We’re proud to share that planning approval has been secured for a large-scale indoor pickleball facility at Shearson Crescent, Mentone, delivering a bold new recreation destination within the City of Kingston.
The project will transform an existing warehouse into a dedicated indoor pickleball center, introducing one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports while activating the site in a safe, efficient and low-impact way.
💥 Why This One Matters
Indoor recreation facilities often face heavy scrutiny, particularly around traffic, parking, waste, operating hours and amenity impacts. Through a clear planning strategy, strong technical evidence and proactive consultant coordination, we were able to cut through complexity and secure a clean, confident approval.
💡 What We Delivered
🔹 Approval for use of land as a Restricted Recreation Facility (Pickleball)
🔹 Town planning drawings and comprehensive planning report
🔹 Strategic justification addressing zoning, amenity and patron numbers
🔹 End-to-end management of the planning permit process, from concept to decision
👏 Consultant Collaboration That Counts
A big shout-out to RedSquare Traffic for their excellent Traffic Impact Assessment and Waste Management Plan, which played a key role in demonstrating safe access, parking adequacy and sustainable site operations.
🏓 What’s Been Approved?
✨ Indoor courts for casual play, coaching, junior programs, school use and competitions
✨ Ancillary pro shop (on-site patrons only), equipment hire and minor paddle services
✨ Packaged food and drink sales, memberships and a small leisure/amenity area
✨ Internal fit-out only: no external works required (aside from compliant signage)
⏰ Operational Snapshot
🕒 7:00am – 12:00am daily
👥 Up to 40 patrons (60 for limited tournament events)
🚗 35 on-site car parks + bicycle parking
🚀 A Seamless Result
This project shows how the right planning approach can unlock high-quality recreation uses that deliver real community benefit while protecting local amenity.
At Canter Town Planning, we turn ambitious ideas into approved outcomes.
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