These legal cases have been brought by our member groups. They hope to set favourable precedents for the green spaces movement. If your group is considering legal action, they might wish to check if any of these cases provide good previous judgements, or avoid repeating the judgement if they were not helpful.
New London Plan published
Volunteer CPRE
19th March 2021
https://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/planning/london-plan A legal challenge to the Open Space policies? Someone is mounting a legal challenge to the open space policies in the recently-published London Plan. It is argued the policies […]
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Roe Green Village -v- Powerleague
committee
14th October 2018
Proposal to build astroturf pitches on school playing ground, restricting the use of the open space, with floodlights, and a pavillion to be used for stag parties and weddings.
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Wandsworth Common – Neals Lodge not to be used for Private Nursery
committee
14th October 2018
“For the purposes of the law of commons and greens...the Common is held in trust for the use and enjoyment of local inhabitants... that must be managed in the interests of its users, and not as a financial asset for the Council
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Compromised instead of Secretary of State “Calling In” plans for Barnard Park
committee
24th January 2018
A compromise has been reached that is acceptable to Sport England based on a 9-a-side football pitch, not a 7-a-side football pitch, as was in its proposal .. there need not be a Public Inquiry, and also that the regeneration of the park could take place ... allowing the Council to bring forward plans to provide a community hub building ...
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Update on the Judicial Review on the ownership of Common Land and it’s disposal – Neals Lodge, Wandsworth
committee
16th January 2018
1. We are writing again to those of you who have received earlier communications from us, and to others who may be interested. 2. Sandy Muir, as most will know, […]
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Finsbury Park exclusion of public controversy
committee
16th December 2017
Court Of Appeal Refuses Appeal But Makes An Important Acknowledgment Nov. 16, 2017 The Court of Appeal gave judgment on Thursday 16 November 2017 at 2 p.m. Although the Court […]
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Jeremy Corbyn MP Shows His Support For Protect London’s Parks Campaign
committee
13th November 2017
In a recent meeting with the Friends Jeremy Corbyn MP gave his full support to the campaign and expressed his concern over the use of commercial events in Finsbury Park. […]
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