Protesters trying to stop a 1,700 home development in Mansfield have had a legal campaign against it thrown out by the Supreme Court.
The district council says the £500m Lindhurst plan is key to the town’s regeneration.
But the Stop The Lindhurst Development group has been opposing it since it was first given outline planning permission in 2011.
Its legal battle appears to be over after the UK’s highest court of appeal refused permission for a legal challenge.
Set across 400 acres of greenbelt land near the A617, the scheme will include a new primary school, doctors’ surgery, park, community centre and shops.
But some residents fear impact on the local environment would kill wildlife and destroy the natural views from their homes in the south of Mansfield.
The real impact is unquantifiable
Helen Firth, a member of the group said: “The real impact is unquantifiable at the moment, as a lot of people use the area, and it’s very popular with dog walkers. It will be very bad for the equestrian community too.”
Executive Mayor of Mansfield Kate Allsop said: “We are extremely pleased with the final outcome which reinforces our long-held view that the original decision to grant outline planning permission was the correct one.
“This development can now progress as planned and bring the much-needed high quality family homes and employment opportunities that are vital for the regeneration and growth of the entire district.”
The council gave initial permission for the scheme four years ago but the protest group has taken the ruling to court several times without success.
