I'm not sure that development can be prevented. People often put their hope on covenants, but they're actually not very strong in the planning world. As far as I know, planning guidance will trump them most times (not that I'm any kind of expert in planning law, but I've seen it happen).
It's hotting up in Wimbledon about the massive expansion of the All-England Lawn Tennis Club:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/feb/02/councillors-vote-against-wimbledon-show-court
I'm not sure that development can be prevented. People often put their hope on covenants, but they're actually not very strong in the planning world. As far as I know, planning guidance will trump them most times (not that I'm any kind of expert in planning law, but I've seen it happen).