Court blocks Tottenham women's academy plans in Enfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:23 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
A High Court in London has blocked Tottenham Hotspur's plans for a new women's football academy in Whitewebbs Park, ruling that local councillors were misled about the environmental impact. The court found that relevant information was excluded during the planning process, affecting the council's decision to approve the project. The proposed academy was met with significant local opposition, citing concerns over green space loss and wildlife impact. Tottenham expressed disappointment and stated that the project's approval should stand despite the ruling. The next steps for both the club and the council remain unclear as they assess the implications of the court's decision.
- •Court rules Enfield Council misled on environmental impacts.
- •Plans involved construction of 10 football pitches on green belt land.
- •Local group raised objections over loss of public green space.
- •Tottenham claims allegations of bias are exaggerated.
- •Next steps for the club and council remain uncertain.
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Court blocks plan for new Spurs women's academy
"Local campaigners said planning permission for the football academy in Whitewebbs Park was unlawful.
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