Klopp’s Padel FC set to bring nine courts to Wavertree
The former Liverpool FC manager is behind plans to bring the first of his Padel company’s facilities outside of Berlin to Wavertree Sports Park.
Proposals, now lodged by Pegasus Group, following a successful tender process from Liverpool City Council, which will see underused tennis courts at the sports park replaced by a fresh centre for the rising game.
Octo Architects has designed the 31,000 sq ft sustainable facility to provide six indoor and three sheltered open-to-outdoor courts. A café, lounging areas, a shop, and changing rooms are also included.
Pre-application engagement with the city council has smoothed out the planning process, with the project deliberately meeting local policy objectives and prioritising community needs.
The scheme would replace an existing but underused facility. Credit: Octo Architects
The submission of the proposal follows a well-received public consultation.
Padel FC was founded in Berlin by Jurgen and Marc Klopp.
Darren Muir, director at Pegasus, said: “We have really enjoyed working with Padel FC to bring one of Europe’s fastest-growing sports to Liverpool.
“From advising on the tender process, to leading the pre-application engagement and preparation of the planning submission, it has been rewarding to help shape a scheme that makes efficient use of underutilised land while delivering genuine social, economic, and environmental benefits for the city.”
The scheme can be viewed using the reference number 25/F/2537 in Liverpool City Council’s planning portal.
