Neighbours have spoken out in favour of plans to revamp one of Mansfield's "forgotten estates."
22 homes, a cafe and a fast food takeaway are set to be built in Egmanton Road, part of the Bellamy estate, after proposals were approved to give the area a new lease of life.
As part of the development, there will be a new link road between Egmanton Road at the north edge of the site, to Thorpe Road on the west, which will serve a new centre comprising the retained Community Centre.
A local convenience store has also been proposed.
Bellamy estate residents are excited at the prospect of life being brought to an area that has been "neglected" for a long time.
Gavin Tizzard, 62, said: "Oh I'm in favour of it, yes.
"I'd heard that they were doing something with it but I didn't get my hopes up because it hasn't got any attention for years and years.
"We've just got the one shop here and that's not good enough for the people that live here.
"I think it is a place that's been neglected for a long time and it could do with a revamp."
Adele Hindson, 41, said: "I've lived here for 40 years and it's good that they're doing something with it.
"The road is going to come straight through here and up the estate but I'm not quite sure where the houses are going.
"But they are starting on a new park and trail for the kids soon.
"Personally I'm really glad that something is being done because if you look around it absolutely needs it."
The project has been nine years in the making after it was initially put forward in 2013. However, at the time, Mansfield District Council was unable to generate funds for the development.
On Thursday, February 24, an application was put forward to amend some of the plans for the demolition of garages on the site to make way for the new homes and shops.
Sarah Goodson, 50, who works in retail, added: "I'm not sure about the houses but I think we need the cafe and the takeaway is needed for the community.
"I'm worried about the car parking because that's already an issue and it's who they're going to put in there as well. You'd hope they're decent people.
"This is a forgotten estate, definitely - that's all needed, the estate could do with some life."
The homes will all be affordable units.
Among the 22 new homes will be 11 two-bed houses, eight three-bedroom properties and three four-bedroom homes.
A woman who lives on the estate but wishes to remain anonymous said: "Yes this is what the area needs because there's only one shop round here.
"It's a bit of a drag to tell you the truth.
"We could do with a lot more stuff in here.
"It's doesn't look great either for people driving and walking past - this might change that."
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