Wimbledon Expansion Plans Face Opposition, Awaiting Mayor of London's Decision

The All England Lawn Tennis Club's £200 million expansion plans have been rejected by Wandsworth Council but approved by Merton Council, leading to a review by the Mayor of London's office.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club's (AELTC) £200 million expansion plans for Wimbledon have been rejected by the Wandsworth Council, but approved by the Merton Council.
The expansion plans include 39 new grass courts and an 8,000-seater showcourt on the adjacent Wimbledon Park.
The AELTC argues that the expansion would offer significant social, economic and environmental improvements, including turning 23 acres of previously private land into a new public park, creating hundreds of jobs and generating tens of millions of pounds in economic benefits.
The decision has been met with local opposition, with more than 15,000 residents signing a petition against the expansion due to concerns about environmental impact and increased traffic.
Given the split decision between the two councils, the planning application will now be referred to the Mayor of London's office for consideration.