Christmas tree market at Brockwell Park, Dulwich Road, London SE24

“↑ To contents 1. Summary of application 1.1 Executive summary 1.1.1 This application seeks full planning permission for the temporary use of part of Brockwell Park for a Christmas Tree Market, located at the Herne Hill Gate entrance. The proposed dates for this use are between 1st November 2025 and 5th January 2026. While the permission will cover a period of 66 days, the opening of the event area for the public is from mid-November until 24 December 2025.”

“↑ To contents 2. Site context and proposal 2.1 Site description 2.1.1 Brockwell Park is a large public open space, measuring approximately 50.8 hectares (508,000 sqm), situated on the borough’s eastern boundary adjoining the London Borough of Southwark. Brockwell Park is designated as MOL and is a registered landscape included in the national register of historic parks and gardens.”

“↑ To contents across London including Clapham Common, who created the swimming pond (later replaced by the Lido), lakes (now ponds) and cascades and converted the walled garden (grade II listed) for organised recreational activities. There is a history of events being held in the park from the 1930's with open air theatres and opera being introduced. This has continued with annual events such as the Lambeth Country Show (LCS) and other events.”

“↑ To contents Image 7: Photograph of event from previous year 2.3.5 The submitted plans and documents for this application can be found at 25/02370/RG4 | Temporary use of part of Brockwell Park for a Christmas Tree Market from 1st November 2025 until 5th January 2026, involving temporary infrastructure including fencing, lighting, sales kiosk and other temporary structures and ancillary equipment.”

“25/00693/RG3 was granted on 06.05.2025 for the “Temporary use of Brockwell Park for Lambeth Country Show event taking place in 2025 for a total of 17 Event Days, involving the installation and de-installation of temporary infrastructure including fencing, lighting, Public Address (PA) systems, stages, fun fair rides and other temporary structures and ancillary works”. A certificate of lawfulness under application ref.”

“Officers consider that the principle of the temporary use of the proposed area of Brockwell Park for the selling of Christmas trees and siting of associated infrastructure is acceptable and it is an appropriate from of development within the Metropolitan Open Land (MOL).”

“Main planning considerations 4.2.1 The main planning issues raised by the application that the Committee must consider are: • Principle of land use • Heritage impact • Amenity impact • Transport • Biodiversity, Landscaping and Tree Protection • Sustainability and Air Quality • Flood Risk and Drainage • Crime Prevention, Visitor Management and Public Safety…”

“The temporary structures and fencing hereby permitted shall be removed from the land and the temporary use discontinued on or before the 5th January 2026 and the land restored in accordance with the approved Tree Protection and Ground Reinstatement Plan for Pines and Needles within one month of the cessation of the use.”

“Prior to the commencement of the temporary use, all protection measures as detailed within the submitted Tree Protection and Ground Reinstatement Plan herby approved shall be installed around the two trees and maintained throughout the duration of the use. The site shall be reinstated in accordance with the Tree Protection and Ground Reinstatement Plan hereby approved within one month of the cessation of the use.”

“To grant conditional planning permission; and…”

“To delegate authority to the Director of Climate Change, Planning and Transport to: (a). Finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report, addenda and/or PAC minutes.”