Rush Common Act of 1806
Lambeth Council's General Purposes Committee recently refused one application related to Rush Common for 2025-2026, with no approvals.
Lambeth Council's General Purposes Committee considered applications related to Rush Common in July 2026, resulting in one refusal and no approvals for the 2025-2026 period. The committee reviews an annual report on these applications, which concern a protected area in Brixton.
The council has a duty to preserve Rush Common's open character under the Rush Common Act of 1806. This duty is supported by the London County Council (General Powers) Act 1947 and the Council's Rush Common Policy and Guidance Note (February 2008).
Key facts
- Lambeth Council's General Purposes Committee refused one application for Rush Common for 2025-2026 in July 2026. Source
- Zero applications for Rush Common were approved for 2025-2026 by Lambeth Council. Source
- The Rush Common Act of 1806 requires the preservation of Rush Common's open character. Source
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