The Standard: Comedian Andy Hamilton says he is ‘vehemently opposed’ to Wimbledon expansion

The Standard | 8th July 2025 | Callum Parke / PA

Protesters outside the Royal Courts of Justice, central London, where The Save Wimbledon Park group is taking action against the Greater London Authority (GLA) over its decision to grant planning permission for the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s expansion of the Wimbledon site onto neighbouring golf course in Wimbledon Park, adding an 8,000-seat stadium and 38 new championship-sized courts (Callum Parke/PA)

"Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton has said he is “vehemently opposed” to the expansion of the Wimbledon tennis site, ahead of a legal challenge against the decision to approve the plans being heard at the High Court.

Mr Hamilton joined dozens of members of the campaign group Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) in a demonstration outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday, ahead of its legal challenge against the Greater London Authority (GLA).

Last year, the GLA – which is defending the legal challenge – approved the All England Club’s proposal to build 39 new courts, including an 8,000-seat stadium, on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club.

SWP has said that Wimbledon Park, a Grade II*-listed heritage site, is subject to similar protections as the green belt or royal parks and that allowing development on the site would set a “dangerous precedent”.

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