A little information about this:
Its a new build estate so the play areas dont show on streetview yet.
Thats the site plan for the estate. The blue line is the path between the two play areas, the blue circle on the left is the one thats already accepted and the blue circle on the right is the one that was rejected.
Would this count as the same play area or 2 different ones that i could nominate each separately.
From these photos, I do not see a âpathâ between the 2 areas.
I try to determine why the 2 areas are separate. Around here, one might be designated for smaller kids and the other for slightly older kids. But that doesnât look to be the case here.
To be honest, the 2nd area kinda looks like exercise equipment more than playground equipment, but that could just be my American eyes
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that is what i was thinking, too! one side looks like a playground and the other seems to be an obstacle or balance course.
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That yellow path in the bottom right. I couldnât get a better photo of the whole area as there was people on the path
Iâve seen playground equipment like the 2nd one, but it usually was part of a bigger play area, like at a park. itâs not meant for adults, but for children to play on. I can see the swing bars, similar to monkey bars, the low rope/chain bridge, and the balance steps, all of which are designed for kids.
Even with the path between the 2, it may still be hard to get approved, as itâs part of 1 play area, so some may continue to see it with the rest of the playground equipment. And I donât see a difference in the ages of kids that can play on either, which also can make it harder.
If you do submit the 2nd again, I would try to write a different description, one that doesnât mention âplay areaâ in it. I would maybe also go with something along the lines of an obstacle or balance course, like Cyndie noted.
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With play areas, I would suggest submitting a âmainâ one for the overall play area first, and once that is accepted try to get the ancillary ones in. In the OP, I would certgainly accept the climbing frame in principle (but there might be licence plates) if the main playground was already a wayspot.
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Itâs a climbing frame or obstacle course for kids. It looks like it might be one area -screenshots are a bit tricky to tell.
Location is always a problem with new estates. Did you provide a link to that map? You would need to explain why although Labelled open space it was now a play area, but it would be helpful.
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No because i thought that if i did it wouldnât make a difference as it said public open space and not play area, my second thought was that people wouldnât think itâs fake as my main and supporting photo were different and showing some houses that could be seen on streetview. I also have no idea why they put it there and it probably shouldnât have been placed there because itâs a boggy messđ
In my local area these would likely both be approved easily. Submitter would probably name them Kestrel Fields Playground 1 & 2 (or similar) to distinguish them from a duplication. There does seems a sufficient distance apart for them to be separate POIs.
New subdivisions here also getting similar developments with close but different play areas. Also in established suburbs we can get a âRotaryâ playground then say just 50-100 metres away âLionsâ have come along and helped make another.
Sometimes a fitness station may be added later and then get nominated.
Good luck with your submissions! I have found it can take a few goes for acceptance when not showing on the maps and views.
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Well I would try and get better photos. If possible. And none with number plates in main photo.
My go to is if at least 20m (about 20 yards in imperial) apart nominate as two different areas. Nothing is perfect in the world but it works for me for reviewing and nominating.
If you have any supporting info (council website on playgrounds) signage etc that would be great. But probably too new
So sad to see more farmland dug up for housing estates. Naming all the local roads after birds etc to make it seem all OK
Anyway dig at your local council. See if listed as a MUGA (multi use games area) as that will help and good luck!!!
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Streetview isnât helpful. The road where the entrance was filmed 12 years ago so is lovely fields.
You can glimpse the houses being built from the neighbouring estate which is just 1 year ago. The houses are typical of what is currently being built.
So evidence like the site plan and perhaps geotagged photos as supplementary would help.
The play areas are typically built where a house would have been difficult - hence the boggy ground, often used as the place where materials are stored during the build process and therefore last items added.
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Thats the story of this villageđ« , 8 new build estates in the last 15 years doubling the population, oh well nothing you can do.
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StreetView might not help, but if you can get a street name sign in the supporting photo then that helps hugely.