Clapham Junction Insider: Wimbledon extension: The latest developments ahead of 2026 challenges
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Clapham Junction Insider | 18 December 2025 | by Cyril Richert
"A Lords amendment aimed at clearing the way for Wimbledon’s expansion has fallen, leaving the project exposed to renewed legal challenges — including further cases in 2026 — over public land, statutory trusts and historic community promises."
"Following the loss of the first round of legal battles over the summer — and with further challenges looming, including an appeal and a separate trust-related case expected in 2026 — another twist marked the close of an already turbulent year for both supporters and opponents of the Wimbledon expansion.
Lords move to fast-track Wimbledon expansion
In October, a group of Lords brought forward an amendment (see page 101) that appears to be tailor-made for the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), potentially clearing legal obstacles that could otherwise prevent development on the park under long-standing conditions.
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