SW19 expansion ‘to include more public parklands’

The All England Club has announced more of its planned expansion will be public parkland as it awaits a decision from the Greater London Authority.

The controversial plans, which were submitted to local authorities nearly three years ago, would see the size of Wimbledon’s grounds almost triple in size if approved.

They include a new 8,000-seat stadium and 38 other courts on land previously used by Wimbledon Golf Club.

Wimbledon chair Debbie Jevans said: “I am delighted that... we are now able to propose even more green space for Londoners to enjoy, on land that has been inaccessible to the public for more than 100 years.”

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