Some residents living in the shadow of a prototype rollercoaster that overlooks their properties have said they are pleased it may have to be taken down - but others say they will miss it.

The test ride was erected at a former aerodrome near Sandford Lane, in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, in September 2025 but has prompted complaints about noise, visual impact and a loss of privacy.

Ashfield District Council rejected a retrospective application by fairground operator Mellors Group to use Watnall Road as a rollercoaster testing and storage site on 20 October.

In response, the firm said it would appeal against the decision and that there had been a "misunderstanding" over the purpose of the site.

Nanaka Kurama, who lives nearby, said the structure had caused significant disturbance to her and her family.

"This thing is very noisy and when they're using it, it affects everybody, especially me and my family because I have a child with special needs. He would be screaming about it," she said.

"So I was happy to hear that it could be removed. They should take it away."

Kurama described the noise as loud metal banging that could be heard from inside her home.

"Sometimes when you're sitting down, you'll hear it banging. It's not comfortable," she said.

"It's like metal banging together all the time, and it affects you even when you're inside your home. You'll still be hearing it.

"Residents have tried to complain, but we don't even know where to go to make a complaint."

Another resident, Bridget Akintayo, said: "Considering how close residents are to the coaster, it's not ideal for it to be there.

"There are children around and that rollercoaster could attract trouble to the area. I'm happy to hear that it could be coming down."

But some of those living nearby have said they were happy to have the rollercoaster next to their street.

Kirsty Welsh said she had grown used to having the structure on her doorstep.

"I think it's amazing. We'll certainly miss it. It's been exciting watching it grow from day one," she said.

"Other residents don't like looking at it in front of their homes, but for us, it's not a problem.

"I really don't know what it will look like without it because we're used to it now. It'll be a shock, but it is what it is.

"It's been there so long that it's become part of the furniture. You don't know any different. It's attracted a lot of people, but not horrible people, just kids who are interested.

"It's been exciting for me and my kids. We're not moaners."

James Mellor, director of the Mellors Group, said there had been delays in sending the rollercoaster away to be painted before it could be put into public use.

Mellor said the war in the Middle East had caused shipping delays for materials, preventing work from taking place.

"It's been there a lot longer than was ever anticipated, even on our behalf. We want the coaster out as quickly as possible," he said.

Mellor added he wanted the change of use application to allow the company to "work on other rides".

"Most rides are nowhere near the size of the coaster," he said. "A lot of the work will be done below the fence line where people can't see it.

"We don't want the coaster there any longer than they do because it doesn't make us any money while it's having work done on it in storage."

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