Despite opposition from 192 residents, more than 1,200 backed the construction of a skatepark after intensive campaigning by young people.
The success is the culmination of a three-year participation project run by Cambridgeshire Youth Service and supported by The Prince's Trust.
Although Brampton Parish Council had identified land for the skate-park, the referendum was called after local objections.
Steph Webb, senior youth worker at the youth service, said: "This is the first time the town has had a referendum and it's been a great achievement for young people.
"We have been working with the young people on projects to break down barriers between them, and one thing they all agreed on was a skatepark."
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