DOZENS of neighbours threw a party on a green space as they fight back against plans that would see a three-bed house built.

Andy Carr, who lives directly next to the site with his family on Gunthorpe Road, said “no warning” was given about the plans submitted by Red Kite Community Housing.

Since then, he has spread the word to his neighbours as they joined him in a demonstration against the proposed development.

According to the plans, the two-storey home will have three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and a dining and kitchen area, a living room and a toilet downstairs, as well as a front and back garden and two parking spaces.

The green space was described as “the heart of the estate “ by one resident who has lived in the area for 45 years.

She said: “I have lived here since 1977 so I am very well aware it is an open amenity for everybody. Everybody uses it all the time.

“This walkway I would think upwards of 100 people use it.

This is the heart of the estate.

“It is the only bit of communal area to go.”

A footpath that runs through the green space will have to be diverted to make way for the house if the plans go ahead.

said: “Any older children here would have learned to ride their bike [on the path].

“It is nice to have green space.

“Kids come out here, I have children with special needs and they do need space.”

“This is where all the kids play, day to day, everyday. They are always here.”

There have been over 100 objections to the plans submitted to Buckinghamshire Council.

Monique Walker wrote: “The space is constantly being used by the kids as a safe place to play as well as for community get-togethers and events.

“If this space is built on it will destroy the community space.

“This is an appalling idea.

“Surely in this day and age with small gardens and social media, we should be encouraging kids and families to get together in community green spaces, not taking them away?”

Claire Atkinson added: “We walk there often and it is clear that this area is already very densely built up and any green space is badly needed for the physical and mental well-being of the residents.”

Red Kite says the “high-quality design” of their planned new home will “improve the local aesthetic” and will “add value to the site and local area”, while the remaining open space on the site will keep pedestrian access.

Sharon Whitehouse, Communications Manager at Red Kite Community Housing, said: “As mentioned previously, we have worked closely with our architect to come up with a sympathetic plan for this site, taking into account residents’ wishes to retain the trees. We understand that there are further concerns from residents and we will, if required, work closely with the council to address these.”

“We’re currently awaiting the council’s decision, but bringing quality, affordable homes to Marlow and the wider district remains important to us at Red Kite and this development would provide much needed housing to a local family.”