Press Coverage of SWP Court of Appeal Litigation Success
- Save Wimbledon Park
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Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) has been granted permission to take its judicial review case to the Court of Appeal. The Appeal Court has decided that the High Court’s decision in July 2025 to uphold the GLA’s decision to grant the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) planning permission requires legal scrutiny.
Here is some of the recent press coverage:
BBC, 20 Nov 2025: Wimbledon's expansion plans to be challenged in appeal court:
London Evening Standard, 20 Nov 2025: Wimbledon expansion opponents granted permission to fight go-ahead ruling in Court of Appeal:
Local Gov, 20 Nov 2025: Wimbledon Park planning ‘struggle’ continues as campaigners appeal:
Putney News, 20 Nov 2025: Court of Appeal reopens Wimbledon Park fight as residents challenge planning approval-Judge says claims against AELTC expansion “arguable with real prospect of success”:
The Guardian, 19 Nov 2025: Wimbledon’s expansion plans heading for court of appeal after judge’s ruling -plans for 39 grass courts were given approval in 2024 -pressure has led to judicial review of that decision:
The Telegraph, 19 Nov 2025: Wimbledon’s expansion hits stumbling block after residents win right to appeal :Pressure group has ‘real prospect of success’ in attempt to overturn decision to award planning permission to build on golf course:
Daily Mail, 19 Nov 2025: Fresh blow to Wimbledon expansion plans after campaigners win right to appeal against court verdict:
New York Times, 19 Nov 2025: Wimbledon's tennis expansion explained: Why the All England Club wants 39 more courts.(paywall):
Putney News, 18 Nov 2025: Wimbledon accused of bad faith by its own MP -Paul Kohler says All England Lawn and Tennis Club broke trust by pursuing legislation during community talks.:
