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Wimbledon tennis expansion could be set for judicial review after challenge to planning permission

Last updated: December 11, 2024 7:33 pm
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Plans for the expansion of Wimbledon are currently facing legal challenges as they are set to go before the U.K. High Court. The All England Club (AELTC), which hosts the prestigious Wimbledon tournament, is looking to triple its size by adding a third stadium court and 38 additional courts at a cost exceeding ÂŁ200 million.

The Greater London Authority (GLA) granted planning permission for the expansion in September. However, the decision is now being challenged by the campaign group Save Wimbledon Park (SWP), which has instructed lawyers to contest the approval. This could potentially lead to a judicial review in the High Court.

In a formal letter sent to the GLA, Merton and Wandsworth Councils, and the AELTC, SWP’s law firm, Russell Cooke, has requested a reconsideration of the planning permission. The group believes that the expansion could violate a statutory trust that requires the land to be kept free for public recreation.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has expressed support for the expansion, citing the economic, social, and cultural benefits it would bring to the local area and the UK economy. City Hall is expected to respond to SWP’s letter in the near future.

The AELTC has confirmed its intention to challenge the objections raised by SWP and other residents’ groups in the High Court. The club argues that there is no statutory trust affecting the land it acquired in 1993. It will seek to prove its position in court.

The AELTC’s expansion plans include the construction of a new 8,000-seater stadium court and 38 additional courts to host the qualifying event on-site. The club aims to ensure that Wimbledon remains competitive with other Grand Slam tournaments in terms of prestige.

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The process of obtaining planning permission for the expansion has been complex, with Merton and Wandsworth councils initially failing to reach an agreement. AELTC chair Deborah Jevans has expressed the club’s desire to have the new courts operational by the early 2030s.

As legal challenges unfold, the future of Wimbledon’s expansion hangs in the balance. The outcome of the High Court proceedings and the potential judicial review will determine the fate of one of the most iconic tennis tournaments in the world.

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