2003 February 18 - LTA to build National Tennis Centre

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) are seeking planning permission to build their £40m National Tennis Centre on greenbelt land in Roehampton.

Revelations that the LTA are to build such a centre have been met with mixed reactions. Respected Sky TV presenter Mark Petchey commented:

"Once again the LTA have their priorities wrong. Unless good youngsters are coming through, the National Centre will be a white elephant."