Wimbledon expansion plans in doubt after planning setback

London_AELTC Wimbledon Park

Scheme now in hands of Sadiq Khan and Michael Gove after Wandsworth Council votes to refuse application

Allies & Morrison’s plans for the biggest expansion of Wimbledon’s grounds in the championship’s history have suffered a major planning setback.

Wandsworth council voted against consent for around 10% of the 73-acre site, backing a recommendation to refuse made by the local authority’s planning officers last week.

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