Summary
Plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis site, including a new 8,000-seat stadium, have progressed after the High Court ruled that land-use rules do not apply. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) wants to utilize a former golf course for this development, and the court found that the land was not bound by any public use trust. The campaign group Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) plans to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
- The expansion will add 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium.
- The High Court ruled that the land is not restricted by public use rules.
- AELTC purchased the land free of any statutory trust in 1993.
- The court found the land was used as a private golf club, not for public recreation.
- SWP argues the land should remain a public space and plans to appeal.
- The expansion plans were approved by the Greater London Authority in 2024.
- AELTC claims the expansion will create 27 acres of new public parkland.
