Plans to treble the size of Wimbledon grounds dealt blow as council recommends refusal

By Tom Lowe2023-11-14T12:30:00

Allies & Morrison-designed scheme approved by Merton Council last month but needs consent from Wandsworth to go ahead

Allies & Morrison’s plans to treble the size of the Wimbledon championship’s grounds were dealt a blow last night after planning officers recommended the scheme for refusal ahead of a crucial meeting next week.

Wandsworth council is set to make a decision on the proposals to add an 8,000-seat show court and 38 new grass courts to the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) next Tuesday evening.

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