Wimbledon grand 'tennis Disneyland' plans hit huge roadblock as council rejects ground expansion
Tennis NewsWednesday, 15 November 2023 at 12:00
Wimbledon authorities' plan to create their tennis Disneyland
suffered a major blow after a council raised their objection about such a plan.
Five years back in 2018, Wimbledon Park Golf Club agreed to
sell the famous club which has been there for more than 120 years.
The plan was to extend the All England Club by establishing a
new stadium with an audience capacity of 8,000 along with 38 open courts.
However, that move is now in jeopardy after a council did
not approve the proposal. For the proposal to become a reality, it needed approval
from all councils.
The AELTC, in a statement, expressed their disappointment
after the recent verdict. “We are surprised that planning officers at the
London Borough of Wandsworth have recommended refusal of the AELTC Wimbledon
Park project, particularly after the London Borough of Merton resolved to
approve the application following extensive analysis and debate both in their
officers’ report and at the planning committee.”
On the other hand, Labour MP for Putney Fleur Anderson
stated that she was ‘delighted’ after the suggestion was approved by the higher
authorities.
“We regret that Wandsworth’s officers have taken a different
view but it is for councillors on the planning applications committee to make
their own considered decision at the meeting on 21 November,” she said.
“I am delighted that Wandsworth council planning officers
have recommended that the AELTC proposals for Wimbledon Park be refused.
"Wimbledon Park is protected, Grade II*-listed metropolitan open land.
This means that ‘very special circumstances’ must be proved for it to be built
on.
"Wandsworth council planning officers have not found
that these ‘very special circumstances’ exist and so have recommended the plans
be refused. The campaign continues. Our precious green space must be defended.
But this is a very positive step in the right direction.”
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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