All England Club gets green light to build 39 new tennis courts - The plan will see 39 new courts built on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, including an 8,000-seater stadium

In a landmark decision at City Hall, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), which runs the annual event, was given the green light to build 39 new courts – including an 8,000-seater

The plan will see 39 new courts built on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club, including an 8,000-seater stadium

Wimbledon championships host the All England Lawn Tennis Club was given the go-ahead for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority on Friday -- seemingly ending a long battle with those opposed to the radical plans.

Britain's All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) was granted planning permission on Friday by the Greater London Authority for a huge expansion project for the Wimbledon Championships.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has been granted planning permission to add 39 new courts and triple the size of the grounds at the Wimbledon Championships. At a public hearing on Friday afternoon,

By Martyn Herman (Reuters) -Wimbledon championships host the All England Lawn Tennis Club was given the go-ahead for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority on Friday -- seemingly ending a long battle with those opposed to the radical plans.

Wimbledon has gained approval to expand its site to compete with other Grand Slams and benefit the community. Not all residents and environmentalists are convinced.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club, hosts of the Wimbledon championships, has received the green light for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority despite strong opposition. The plan for 39 new grasscourts,