Padel Courts Blocked Despite Local Need | Leicester News

A gym owner in Coalville, Rob Thurston, was stunned when his $1 million plan to build eight padel courts was rejected by the local council — despite zero objections and ample space. Forced to scale back to just three courts, he argues the council ignored a documented shortage of padel facilities in the area and prioritized industrial land over community leisure, especially as 4,000 new homes are being built nearby. The planning process alone cost him $15,000, and he’s furious that no one raised concerns — even from environmental officers. This case exposes a growing tension between bureaucratic red tape and real community needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3bd4eaad1560f04