The man who designed Wimbledon has seen the plans. He is not impressed. Here is what he would do instead.
The architect who designed Wimbledon in the 1990s on what the approved expansion gets wrong, and how to fix it.
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Two court defeats and a parliamentary ambush. Wimbledon Park’s residents won’t give up.
The five-year fight to stop the All England Club building on protected land — and what happens next.
Wandsworth’s housing crisis has the same cause. Both parties helped create it.
Why planning rules produce the wrong homes - and why neither Labour nor the Conservatives said so at the hustings.
Done in seconds: the Wimbledon Park amendment is now on the statute book
162-55 in the Lords, months of campaigning - then the Commons agreed it on the nod and moved on.
Charlwood Road side extension refused after 47 objections
The council's decision says the principle of the proposal was wrong — not just the details.
Lords pass Wimbledon Park amendment 162-55 as Liberal Democrats vote alone against
Wimbledon Park bill heads to Commons on 21 April after 162-55 vote.
Critical Wimbledon Park vote in the Lords this coming Monday
Amendment to law has won government backing but faces mounting opposition.
Digital advertising screens approved at three Putney bus shelters
Part of a borough-wide rollout with a 100 per cent approval rate and zero public consultation.
First sign of life at Putney High Street’s empty block
An advertising application has appeared for 49-53 Putney High Street - between M&S and the new hotel.
Twenty years of failed plans, and now a £360,000 hole in the ground
Wandsworth signs demolition contract for Alton Estate with building future still uncertain.