Tennis court dimensions and planning: Everything you need to know
En Tout Cas have been building tennis courts for more than 100 years. Some aspects of the game remain unchanged while others have altered dramatically. Tennis has never been more popular, and the appeal of a court in your own home is enduring.
Some of the main questions our customers ask us are:
- How much space do I need for a tennis court?
- What are tennis court dimensions?
- Do I need planning permission for my tennis court?
- What's involved in tennis court construction?
- Which tennis court surface do I need?
For a free quote, call 01832 272993 or email sales@etccourts.com
Tennis Court Dimensions: How much space do you need for the size of a tennis court?
One of the first and most obvious questions about tennis court construction, is how much space do you need? Just how big is a tennis court?
The dimensions of a tennis court have not changed since the game was regulated in 1875, even though almost every other aspect of the sport and its players has evolved.
The original dimensions were laid down in feet, but our plans show imperial and metric dimensions. In broad terms, the tennis court enclosed by a fence will occupy a space somewhere between 120 feet by 60 feet and 108 feet by 54 feet. A singles-only court can be accommodated in a space 45 feet wide.
The plans shown in the images opposite show different tennis court dimensions and ranges possible:
Tennis Court Size in Metres
- The first plan shows a court fence of 34.75m x 16.46m
- This can be reduced to 32.92m x 16.46m or increased to 36.58m x 18.29m.
- A singles court can be 13.72m wide
Tennis Court Size in Feet
- The second plan shows a court fence of 114 feet x 54 feet
- This can be reduced to 108 feet x 54 feet or increased to 120 feet x 60 feet.
- A singles court can be 45 feet wide
Remember too that the orientation of the court is very important - no one want to be receiving serve facing into a bright sun.
Tennis court fencing plays an important part in the presentation and practicality of a tennis court. Our approach is to use our own design,elegant patented fences complement the court and make it an attractive part of the garden.
Why you might need planning consent for your tennis court…
Under normal circumstances, the construction of a tennis court does not require planning permission in the gardens behind a private house.
The planning rules for tennis courts come under and are specifically mentioned in the general rules for outbuildings which state that an enclosure below a height of three metres does not require planning consent.
There are just six reasons why you would need [planning permission for a tennis court.
The house is listed.
Permitted development rights have been removed.
The house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty or national park.
Significant civil engineering works are required.
It would be more than 50% of the garden,
It is not in the garden but in a field, for example
To find out more about planning issues, visit the planning portal, a government planing advice website.
EIGHT KEY REASONS for planning permission
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