Background Information on Padel Courts and noise and light disturbances 

Padel courts typically create noise disturbances primarily from three sources: the ball hitting the racket, the ball bouncing on the hard court surface, and sounds from players such as shouting or cheering. Noise levels on a padel court can range between 70 to 90 decibels, comparable to busy traffic, a vacuum cleaner, or a passing motorcycle. This noise level often exceeds acceptable limits for residential outdoor areas, which are generally recommended not to exceed 40 to 55 decibels during daytime to avoid disturbance.

The nature of padel noise is distinct from tennis because the sport is faster-paced and involves continuous intense rallies within a smaller enclosed court, which also reflects sound off the glass walls, amplifying impact noises and player voices. This makes the noise more concentrated and often more intrusive on nearby residences than traditional tennis courts.

Common disturbances reported by residents near padel courts include disruption of peaceful enjoyment of their homes, sleep disturbances, stress from chronic noise exposure, and complaints about light pollution if the courts are used late into the evening with artificial lighting.

Local guidelines and expert recommendations often advise locating padel courts at least 100 to 160 meters away from residential buildings to mitigate noise impact. Without adequate distance or soundproofing measures, padel courts can lead to significant neighbor complaints and can be considered a statutory nuisance under environmental protection laws.

In summary, disturbances from padel courts mainly include sustained loud ball and player noises, which can exceed residential noise standards, leading to stress and quality of life impacts for nearby residents unless properly mitigated

References

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