London Mayor Khan Begins Consultation Period Over New AFC Wimbledon Stadium

London Mayor Sadiq Khan "has begun a 14-day consultation period" over League One side AFC Wimbledon's "planning application for a new stadium at Plough Lane," according to the BBC. The club was "granted permission to build an initial 11,000-seater ground by Merton Borough Council" in December. However, the plans "were called in for review" in March by then Mayor Boris Johnson. Khan "has called for any information which challenges Merton's decision." AFC Wimbledon, which currently plays in Kingston, sees a move to Merton and Plough Lane "as a return to their spiritual home," as it is where the original Wimbledon FC played until '91. In a report published by the Greater London Authority, Khan "indicated his preference to reverse Johnson's decision to review the application, and hand the decision back to Merton council" (BBC, 7/27).