The proposal to build 23 homes and a replacement multi-use games area was unanimously rejected by Newark Town Council on Wednesday.
A controversial planning application to build 23 homes on the site of Chestnut Avenue playing field was again rejected by councillors.
The proposal, by Nottingham Community Housing Association, aims to build 16 two-bed houses, six one-bed flats, a shared house and a replacement multi-use games area (MUGA) was unanimously rejected by Newark Town Council as its original objections had not been addressed, while further concerns were raised a proposed new noise barrier, which would cause visual restrictions for parents.
Mrs Gill Dawn said: “Sport England said the MUGA had to be bigger and if it does, no way can kids go down there and have a game of football — there won’t be enough green space left.
“And the acoustic wall on the park will cause obstructions so parents can’t see their children playing.”
Councillors felt the new 2½-metre noise barrier around the south-west boundary would cause more issues than it would solve.
Mrs Esther Cropper said the application, which had been brought back for a second time, failed to improve on the previous issues, which were:
n A failure to comply with the district council’s green space strategy.
n Inadequate access to the site for the public and emergency vehicles.
n Detrimental impact of resident’s loss of privacy, where their properties adjoin the site.
The district council will have the final say on the planning application.
