Parents are furious after a playpark has been ordered to be torn down following just one noise complaint.

The play area, in Hailey Park, Cardiff, is a popular spot for youngsters to socialise and run about.

It has slides, climbing frames and swings as well as two football goals which will also be taken away if the order is approved. 

Locals are worried that without the space young people may become bored and that this could lead to an increase in antisocial behaviour.

Mother-of-two Pam French said: ‘At the end of the day we are living opposite a park – what do people expect?’.

Another person who lives opposite the area said: ‘I would be really disappointed if that happened because it’s important for kids to have places to play. 

‘There is some noise but it doesn’t bother us at all.’

Parents have been left furious after a playpark was ordered to be torn down following just one noise complaint. The play area, in Hailey Park, Cardiff, is a popular spot for youngsters to socialise and run about. Here the football goals in the park can be seen

Hailey Park has slides, climbing frames and swings as well as two football goals which will also be torn down if the order is approved

Locals are worried that without the space young people may become bored and this could lead to an increase in antisocial behaviour

A third resident said: ‘We have never heard any noise. Me and my husband are both shift workers so sleep during the day and it never wakes us up. 

‘I think its really nice to walk past and see kids being kids.’

The decision to take down the play zone was made after a local complained to the ombudsman about the Cardiff Council park.

Council cabinet member for culture, sport, and parks Jennifer Burke said: ‘I am deeply disappointed and frustrated by the ombudsman’s decision.

‘I believe it does not adequately consider the needs of the wider community, ensuring local children and young people have access to safe, free spaces to play.’

Councillor Burke said she has instructed officers to start the appeal process and look at alternatives.

She said: ‘My priority is finding a solution that balances the needs of all residents and I will continue to strongly advocate for the rights of children and young people.

‘Facilities like this are essential for children and young people to play, socialise, and stay active – especially in a time when we should be encouraging healthy lifestyles and outdoor play.’

A spokesman for Cardiff Council said: ‘Cardiff Council has received notification from the ombudsman that a complaint relating to the multi-use games area (MUGA) in Hailey Park has been upheld.

Mother-of-two Pam French said: ‘At the end of the day we are living opposite a park – what do people expect?’. The park also has a basketball hoop (pictured)

‘The council strongly disagrees with this decision and is investigating options to appeal. 

‘In addition to this the council is looking at options to mitigate the potential loss of the MUGA at Hailey Park, should the appeals process be unsuccessful.’

A spokesman for the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales said that the noise was having a substantial effect on the complainant’s life.

The ombudsman decided to settle the complaint by asking the council to ‘take action to ensure that the statutory nuisance is abated.’