She said: “I am delighted that Wandsworth council planning officers have recommended that the AELTC proposals for Wimbledon Park be refused. “Wimbledon Park is protected, Grade II*-listed metropolitan open land. This means that ‘very special circumstances’ must be proved for it to be built on.
“Wandsworth council planning officers have not found that these ‘very special circumstances’ exist and so have recommended the plans be refused. The campaign continues. Our precious green space must be defended. But this is a very positive step in the right direction.”
A Wandsworth Council planning meeting is scheduled for November 21 when it is expected a final decision will be made. If they vote to approve the plans like Merton, then it will be referred to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
