Key Takeaways
- Court De Padel has submitted plans to transform a vacant unit at 8 Tom Johnston Road in Dundee into an indoor “racket hub”.
- The proposed scheme features 12 indoor padel courts, two pickleball courts, and 92 parking spaces with 12 EV charging points.
- The venue would operate daily from 6am to 11pm, forming part of the operator’s wider Scottish expansion across Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh.
Ambitious proposals for new indoor racket sports hub
Court De Padel has submitted a full planning application to Dundee City Council to convert a vacant industrial site into a large-scale indoor sports facility. The project aims to regenerate the property located at 8 Tom Johnston Road in the east of the city, which has stood empty since 2024.
Under the submitted proposals, the building would be repurposed into an indoor “racket hub” designed to cater to the growing demand for court sports across the region. If approved, the site would operate seven days a week from 6am to 11pm.
Scale of the Tom Johnston Road facility
Planning documents, including a detailed Transport Statement prepared on behalf of Court De Padel, outline substantial playing facilities alongside supporting infrastructure:
- 12 indoor padel courts
- Two pickleball courts
- Ancillary customer facilities and outdoor amenity space
- A reconfigured car park providing 92 vehicle parking spaces, including six accessible bays and 12 spaces equipped with electric vehicle chargers
- Dedicated parking for active travel, comprising up to 20 cycle spaces and six motorcycle bays
The transport assessment notes that while the venue could see up to 30 vehicles arriving and 30 departing in an hour during court changeovers, traffic impact would remain minimal compared to the permitted industrial use, causing no material impact on local roads.
Scottish expansion strategy
The project represents the latest milestone in Court De Padel’s push into Scotland. Earlier in the year, the operator confirmed it had agreed terms on prospective sites in Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh, each subject to planning approval.
Dundee experienced its first dedicated padel courts at Forthill Community Sports Club in Broughty Ferry in November 2025. The 8 Tom Johnston Road application remains under consideration by Dundee City Council planners.
