The Club hoped to earn planning permission three years later, but seriously underestimated the amount of ill-feeling that the project would create among local residents.Both the MPs whose constituencies surround the grounds of the AELTC – Stephen Hammond of Wimbledon and Fleur Anderson of Putney – have previously criticised the proposals and said that they disrespect the protected status of Wimbledon Park.

Wimbledon 's proposals to build 39 new grass courts and carry out transformative works to Wimbledon Park were referred to the Mayor of London's office last year.

Wimbledon: £200m expansion plans set for green light as deadline nears - The Greater London Authority have recommended approval of the revised plans, predicting ‘very significant’ economic benefits