Padel Farms
Over the past few years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of padel courts being installed on farm sites across the UK. With vast amounts of unused buildings, barns, and concrete areas sitting idle, farmland has proven to be a surprisingly natural fit for padel.
Farm Padel - Shenley
Many farm buildings already benefit from permitted development rights, which can make the conversion process more straightforward than starting from scratch. In most cases, a change of use application will still be required when converting to a leisure or commercial use, but this is usually a simpler and faster process than a full planning application. With the structure often already in place, a farm site can be one of the most practical and time-efficient options for a new Padel installation.
For landowners, the financial case is straightforward. Converting an existing barn or concrete area into a Padel facility significantly reduces the upfront costs associated with a typical build. There is no land to purchase and, in most cases, power is already connected to the site. What was previously an unused or underperforming asset becomes a consistent source of additional revenue.
Podington Padel - Wellingborough
For landowners, the financial case is straightforward. Converting an existing barn or concrete area into a Padel facility significantly reduces the upfront costs associated with a typical build. There is no land to purchase and, in most cases, power is already connected to the site. What was previously an unused or underperforming asset becomes a consistent source of additional revenue.
At the right farm, a Padel venue can offer something that a standard club simply can't. The combination of competitive team sport and open countryside creates an atmosphere that encourages people to stay, whether they're playing or watching. With space for spectator areas and cafes overlooking the surrounding farmland, a farm Padel venue has the potential to become a destination in its own right, rather than just a place to book a court.
Overstone Padel - Northampton
SG Padel has already delivered padel installations across a number of farm sites in the UK, including Farm Padel in Shenley, Epping and Ongar Padel, Podington Padel in Wellingborough, and The Padel Shed in Whepstead.