Plan to convert Wellingborough sports club tennis courts into padel facility

An application has been submitted to North Northamptonshire Council, dated August 4, to convert three tennis courts at the Old Grammarians Sports Club on Sywell Road, Wellingborough, into a dedicated padel facility. The proposal, reported on August 15, 2026, includes replacing the existing courts with six new padel courts, along with a bar and seating area. The plans aim to expand local provision for padel, a rapidly growing sport in the area.