The High Court has confirmed that a judicial review will be conducted regarding plans to expand the Wimbledon Tennis Championships' grounds. Local campaigners argue that City Hall made legal errors by not considering the implications of existing statutory public recreation trusts and restrictive land covenants. The court accepted all the campaigners' grounds for the challenge, setting the stage for a full hearing. While the All England Lawn Tennis Club expressed confidence in their planning process, opposition members stress the need for compliance with legal obligations and prefer resolution through dialogue rather than legal measures.
The High Court has accepted local campaigners' challenge against the proposed expansion of Wimbledon Championships grounds, pushing for judicial review due to legal errors.
The plans to triple the Wimbledon grounds are allegedly in violation of public recreation trust and protective covenants, as claimed by local campaigners.
Mrs Justice Lang confirmed that the campaigners' arguments are substantial enough for a full hearing, indicating legal scrutiny of the development's implications.
AELTC maintains their plans were thoroughly reviewed, aiming to transform historic land into accessible parkland while ensuring the future of The Championships.
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