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Brockwell Park Festivals to Proceed Despite Court Ruling on Planning Legality

Organizers confirm that all events, including six major festivals, will go ahead while Lambeth Council reviews a new 24-day lawfulness application.

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Mighty Hoopla is a big weekend in London’s LGBT calendar and one of several festivals held in Brockwell Park each May

Overview

  • The High Court quashed the existing planning certificate for Brockwell Park festivals, ruling the events exceeded the 28-day permitted development limit.
  • Despite the ruling, Brockwell Live organizers announced that all six scheduled festivals, including Mighty Hoopla and Wide Awake, will take place as planned starting May 23.
  • Lambeth Council is urgently reviewing a new 24-day certificate of lawfulness application submitted by Summer Events Limited, which does not prevent the festivals from proceeding.
  • Campaigners from Protect Brockwell Park, who initiated the legal challenge, argue the festivals damage the park's environment and exceed sustainable limits.
  • The festivals are seen as culturally and economically significant, with industry leaders warning that cancellations would harm London's live music sector and local businesses.