Wandsworth council officers snub scheme to build 8,000-seat stadium show court and 38 grass courts
The All England Lawn Tennis Club’s dream to expand the Wimbledon championships by building 39 new courts on a nearby park was dealt a blow on Monday night when planning officers advised one of the councils affected to oppose the controversial plans.
Wandsworth officers recommended that councillors vote to refuse the All England Club’s proposal to build a 8,000-seat stadium show court and 38 grass courts on Grade II*-listed Wimbledon Park at the authority’s planning committee on Tuesday next week.
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