"South London residents have been invited to have their say over how Brockwell Park is used for music festivals next year as part of a new approach which means events like Mighty Hoopla now need full planning permission. Summer Events Ltd, the company which runs the Brockwell Live festival series which features events such as Mighty Hoopla, Cross the Tracks and Field Day, submitted its first ever planning application for its 2026 programme earlier this month."
"Under its proposals, Summer Events has applied for temporary planning permission so it can use just over a quarter of the park for a maximum of 32 days. According to a planning document, the proposed event days would take place between May 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 and include days for event set ups, show days, event de-rig and wet weather buffer days."
"It is the first time a planning application has been submitted for Brockwell Live, which previously operated under permitted development rights and is different to obtaining full planning permission, which involves the consultation and views of local residents. The council has now decided not to appeal the ruling, which was due to be heard this month to avoid unnecessary costs to the taxpayer"
Summer Events Ltd submitted its first planning application for the Brockwell Live 2026 programme, triggering formal community consultation for events that previously operated under permitted development rights. The operator has applied for temporary permission to use just over a quarter of Brockwell Park for a maximum of 32 days, with proposed event-related dates running between May 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026, including set-up, show, de-rig and wet-weather buffer days. The council chose not to appeal a ruling to avoid taxpayer costs and has adopted a new approach subjecting major Brockwell Park events to full planning permission, enabling greater clarity and community input. Local leaders confirmed the Lambeth Country Show cannot continue in 2026 due to rising costs requiring significant council funding.
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