CAMPAIGNERS who fought against the development of a piece of land in Chawson, Droitwich, have been celebrating after the space was officially registered as a town green.

Following several attempts to develop the land in Blake Avenue, residents came together to form the Droitwich Spa South West Residents Assoc-iation in 2007. The group’s aim was for the land to become a town green and its members first collected evidence to prove recreational use by local residents.

An application was put together with free help and advice from West Midlands Planning Aid and a local representative from the Open Spaces Society – an organisation working to protect common land.

The application received support from Droitwich Spa Town Council, the Spa’s civic society and Wychavon district councillors.

In March 2008, the application was submitted to Worcester-shire County Council, complete with documents weighing three kilograms.

In November, the association was told that the application had been accepted. An event was held on Tuesday evening for members and supporters to celebrate their victory.

Richard Taylor, association chairman, said: “Much to our relief the land is now officially protected from future development and will remain as an open space within the Chawson area for all residents to continue to enjoy for lawful sports and pastimes. The celebration was for people to enjoy the fruits of their labour.”