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This is holding up many developments across the country that already have planning permission. One high-profile example—although I stress it is only one of many— is the current proposal to expand the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s internationally renowned facilities at Wimbledon to include an adjacent former private golf club site, the planning permission for which was recently upheld by the High Court. Claims that it is subject to a statutory trust in light of the Day judgment are holding up the development, and with it the benefits that the planning decision, which has been upheld by the High Court, said it would deliver. It is very important to appreciate that this is not just about Wimbledon. There are other instances in, for example, Bristol, Winchester and Shrewsbury. Across the country, there are instances of developments in the public interest being held up due to this issue.