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Ashfield Council Rejects Mellors Group Rollercoaster Testing Plans

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 22:17 UTC · How we work

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Ashfield District Council rejected Mellors Group’s retrospective planning application for a rollercoaster testing depot.
The council’s Oct 20 decision called the proposed site intrusive, oppressive, and overbearing over Sandford Lane homes.
Residents complained the prototype ride at the Grade II-listed Watnall Road hangars caused noise, visual impact and privacy loss.
Mellors Group will appeal, claiming the council misunderstood its plans and promising less visible rides and local hiring.

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Ashfield District Council rejected Mellors Group’s retrospective planning application for a rollercoaster testing depot.
The council’s Oct 20 decision called the proposed site intrusive, oppressive, and overbearing over Sandford Lane homes.
Residents complained the prototype ride at the Grade II-listed Watnall Road hangars caused noise, visual impact and privacy loss.
Mellors Group will appeal, claiming the council misunderstood its plans and promising less visible rides and local hiring.