Planning for your Tennis Court

When planning for the perfect tennis court in your garden, there are lots of things to consider before you get stuck in to choosing the perfect one for you. Firstly you will need to plan out the size of tennis court you will want. The Lawn Tennis Association recommends a minimum of 34.75m by 17.07m; however for purely recreational tennis a size of 33.53m by 16.46m will be perfectly suitable and will save you a bit of money being the smaller option. If you want to go for the full size tennis court you are looking at a space of 36.6m by 18.3m but you need to make sure you have enough room in your garden for this beforehand. Plan the layout of your garden carefully and the placement of your tennis court. It is important to remember that even though you may be able to fit a larger court in your garden facing east to west, this will cause problems with the sun in the mornings and evenings when it is at it's lowest. To get the most out of your tennis court make sure it is facing north to south in your garden which will avoid glare from a low sun directly in front of a player.

There are also a range of Tennis Court substances to choose from. You can choose from artificial grass to a highly cushioned Acrylic surface. The type of surface has an effect on the friction and cushioning of the court during play so make sure you choose the right surface for you and not just the cheapest one. You may also need to consider planning permission. Planning permission for building a tennis court is required if the land use is changed by doing so. For example, if the tennis court changes the land use from agricultural land to recreational land this would require planning permissions from your local governing authority. You may also need to consider planning permission if you are including fencing around your tennis court that is over 2 meters high. This is because the tennis court may then be classified as an outbuilding and certain outbuilding permissions and restrictions will then apply. It may even require planning permission if you are changing the surface of the tennis court so just to be sure, you should always check with your local council beforehand. Your council will be able to discuss any area specific requirements and building restrictions that you may need to consider as well as the particulars of your project.