The application seeks full permission to build the court at Tesco’s Shire Park headquarters in Haldens, adjacent to the existing Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).
This would finalise the creation of a dedicated sports and recreation zone on the business campus, adding to the playing surface and Timpson pod which serve the site’s 5,000 employees.
The court would sit adjacent to the campus’ existing Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). (Image: LOM Architecture and Design/Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)
Padel has soared in popularity over recent years, and is a low-impact accessible sport that appeals to a wide range of ages and abilities.
But Welwyn Garden City hopefuls must note, this particular development would be for Tesco employee use only, and “will not be made available to the general public”, nor will it be “operated by, or sold to, an external provider”.
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With the development, Tesco is aiming to supporting employee health, wellbeing and social interaction.
The plans would also see associated floodlighting and hard and soft landscaping works carried out.
Additionally, the application’s Operational Statement assures the proposal “will not generate additional car or transport movements” and “will not alter or increase parking demand on site”.
A consultation of planning officer Edd Evans and environmental health officer Terry Vincent found both to have “no issues to raise”, leading to the recommendation that permission should be granted.
To view the full application, or leave a comment, visit planning.welhat.gov.uk/Search and search application reference 6/2025/2445/FULL.
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