At an EGM on 28th Oct 2025, the Club Members voted in favour of adding a padel tennis court to DTSC. Below, we'll keep Members informed of our progress towards getting a padel court. A Padel Construction Committee has been formed and Terms of Reference & Meeting Minutes are on the website in the Member's Area.
Padel Timeline
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Site surveys completed – Q4 2025 |
Action Completed - 4th Nov 2025 |
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Initial design developed – Q4 2025 |
Action Completed - Jan 2026. At the following links are the initial drawings - Plan, Elevation and Detailed Elevation |
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Landowner consent obtained – Q1 2026 |
Action Completed - Verbal approval received from the Duchy of Cornwall office 9th Feb 2026. Awaiting written approval. |
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Planning application submitted – Q1 2026 |
Action Ongoing - Request for pre-application advice submitted to Dorset Council 10th Feb 2026. DC aim to respond by 7th April 2026. Letter hand delivered to DTSC Neighbours 12th Feb 2026, informing them of our plans. SDA informed by email of our plans 13th Feb 2025. |
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Planning permission granted – Q2 2026 |
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Contractor appointed – Q2 2026 |
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Construction and installation – Q2/Q3 2026 |
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Court operational – Q3/Q4 2026 |
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A typical padel court is 10m by 20m enclosed above ground with a combination of glass and weld mesh rebound wall and fence panels supported off steel posts fixed to a concrete foundation with a synthetic turf play surface. Padel is always played as doubles, with the participants wearing normal tennis clothing and trainers. The padel racket is a solid, stringless racket perforated with holes, specifically designed for the sport of padel. Unlike tennis rackets, they are smaller, generally made of carbon fibre or fibreglass with an Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) or foam core, and feature a wrist strap for safety. Padel balls are a slightly lower-pressure, smaller version of a tennis ball, making rallies longer and more strategic. These balls have lower internal pressure and bounce less intensely than tennis balls, allowing for more controlled, strategic play and extended rallies.
Christmas Quiz Night 2025...
EGM date is Mon 20th Oct 2025...
