Metropolitan Open Land
Councils are currently deciding on temporary uses and regeneration projects affecting Metropolitan Open Land.
Bromley Council's Plans Sub-Committee No. 1 approved the installation of access gates at Crystal Palace Park in August 2026. This decision, part of the park's wider regeneration, includes a vehicular access ramp and a steel gate for operational access. The approval was for reserved matters concerning access, appearance, landscape, scale, and layout for Site H, Phase 2a of the development.
Lambeth Council's Planning Applications Committee granted conditional permission in April 2026 for the temporary 'Between the Bridges' event at Hungerford Coach Park. The committee considered concerns regarding Metropolitan Open Land, a designation protecting important open spaces, but approved the proposal due to its temporary nature and cultural contribution. The event is scheduled from April 2026 to January 2027.
Key facts
- Bromley Council approved access gates at Crystal Palace Park on 13 August 2026. Source
- Lambeth Council granted temporary permission for the 'Between the Bridges' event in April 2026. Source
- The 'Between the Bridges' event will run from April 7, 2026, to January 13, 2027. Source
- The approved access gates are for Site H, Phase 2a of Crystal Palace Park regeneration. Source
- The 'Between the Bridges' event capacity is limited to 2,000 people. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.