BEAULIEU Motor Museum in the New Forest will be able to continue hosting events after being granted approval by the national park authority.

A certificate of lawful use was given to Hides Field and Events Field at the museum, allowing the use of the land for parking and events for no more than 90 days a year.

The New Forest National Park Authority ruled in the museum’s favour despite complaints from residents that it would increase traffic and noise.

Russell Bowman, managing director of Beaulieu Motor Museum, said: “We want to be able to continue to run events as we have.”