Upcoming music festivals could face possible cancellation following a High Court ruling over the use of a south London park to host the popular events.
Brockwell Park in Lambeth hosts a series of music events called Brockwell Live, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to six festivals including Mighty Hoopla, with artists including Kesha and former Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall due to perform later this year.
However, despite the events' popularity, Rebekah Shaman, who lives in the area and is a member of the Protect Brockwell Park group, successfully brought legal action against Lambeth Council over the use of parts of the park for the festivals - due to begin this year on May 23.
The High Court in London previously heard the challenge was over the council's decision to certify the planned use of the land as lawful as, under permitted development rules, a temporary change of use is allowed for a total of 28 days each calendar year.
Now, Mr Justice Mould has ruled in Ms Shaman's favour, finding parts of the park would be used as event space for more than 28 days and that the decision to grant the certificate was 'irrational'.
