Plans for the next major phase of the Crystal Palace Park regeneration programme have been unanimously approved by the London Borough of Bromley’s Development Control Committee. Listed building consent has also been granted for the Tidal Lakes & Dinosaurs, Paxton Bust and Italian Terraces, which will enable these works to commence on site in 2025.
The development of proposals for the dinosaur sculptures and their surrounding landscape, as well as the new play area and Information Centre have been made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the ongoing support of Historic England to help guide restoration, particularly for the dinosaur sculptures.
For more information please visit the London Borough of Bromley's website here: https://www.bromley.gov.uk/news/article/711/green-light-for-17-75m-crystal-palace-park-restoration
As part of the wider plan to reinvigorate the Grade-II* listed park, detailed plans for this phase, worth £17.75m, were developed by a team of specialist consultants led by HTA Design. Extensive consultation and engagement with local residents and groups took place as plans for this phase were progressed. The key elements of this phase will deliver:
- The restoration of the Grade-I listed Geological Court, including the Dinosaur sculptures and an enhanced landscape setting
- A new dinosaur and geologically themed play area
- The restoration of the Grade-II Italian Terraces
- A new visitor centre and maintenance facility
- A new feature entrance at Penge Gate
- Improved lighting, wayfinding, and accessibility around the Tidal Lakes and Italian Terraces
In addition, the landscape proposals will seek to enhance the park’s incredible green spaces. New meadows, paleo-inspired planting and wildlife friendly shrub will help create new habitats. Sustainable water management will also see stormwater runoff integrated within the landscape, through sensitively sculpted swales and rain gardens.
Victoria Pinnington, Chief Executive Officer, Crystal Palace Park Trust says:
