PLANNING: Application lodged for two padel courts in Leitrim town


The proposed development is to be located within the existing Dromahair Community Park and will utilise existing access and parking facilities.
A planning application to construct two outdoor padel courts in Dromahair has been lodged with Leitrim County Council by Mervyn Keegan, seeking to build the sporting facility at Dromahair Community Park, Friarstown, Dromahair.
The development will consist of two outdoor padel courts (each measuring 20m x 10m) with associated perimeter enclosures comprising tempered glass panels and powder-coated steel mesh fencing to a maximum height of approximately four metres.
It will also include an artificial turf playing surface with sand infill and shockpad, including drainage and reinforced concrete base, installation of LED sports lighting on columns approximately 6–8 metres in height with provision of access pathways and minor ground works as well as installation of net systems and all associated court equipment and all associated site development and ancillary works.
The proposed development is to be located within the existing Dromahair Community Park and will utilise existing access and parking facilities.