A legal challenge against the plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis site will be determined by Mr Justice Saini at 2pm. Campaigners from Save Wimbledon Park dispute the approval given by the Greater London Authority and the All England Club, arguing it was unlawful due to heritage site restrictions. The proposal includes 38 new tennis courts, an 8,000-seat stadium, maintenance buildings, and improvements to Wimbledon Lake, all following the acquisition of the former golf club grounds. Merton Council approved the plans, but Wandsworth Council rejected them, leading to mayoral involvement.
Mr Justice Saini will deliver the ruling on the planning application at 2pm, assessing whether the decision by the Greater London Authority was lawful.
The All England Club's plans include new tennis courts, an 8,000-seat stadium, maintenance buildings, and enhancements to Wimbledon Lake, despite protests over the site’s heritage.
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