Despite local opposition, the All England Club's plans to construct 39 new tennis courts on former golf land have been approved. The Deputy Mayor of London ruled that the economic and community benefits outweigh the harm, allowing Wimbledon qualifying to take place onsite.
The All England Club wants to build 39 tennis courts on the former site of Wimbledon Park Golf Club Wimbledon 's controversial plans to build 39 new tennis courts on protected open land opposite the All England Club has been approved by planning officials.Jules Pipe, the Deputy Mayor of London, decided that "significant" community and economic benefits of the scheme outweigh the harm.
The development will allow Wimbledon qualifying to take place on site, in line with the other three Grand Slams. Boos were heard from members of these groups when Pipe's decision was announced at London's City Hall on Friday.The development would allow Wimbledon qualifying to take place on site rather than in Roehampton, which can cater for about 2,000 spectators a day.
People are also concerned about the traffic, noise and environmental impact of at least six years of building work.
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