£30 million Loch Lomond development plans submitted

Plans for a new £30million tourism hub at the foot of Loch Lomond have been submitted to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

The development, which will be named Lomond Banks, will transform part of Balloch.

It will include a craft brewery, boat house, leisure centre and a number of restaurants.

There will also be a 60-bedroom apart-hotel, 131 self-catering units, and private houses and apartments.

The project, which is expected to be completed in 2024, could bring 80 full time jobs, 50 part-time jobs and up to 70 seasonal posts to the area.

Andy Miller, director at Lomond Banks, said: “As you can see from our artist impressions, we are fully committed to seeing Balloch become the true gateway to Loch Lomond.

“Our plans for West Riverside and Woodbank House offer an opportunity for a unique leisure based development and with Lomond Banks, Scotland will have a quality destination that respects and compliments the surrounding area.”

Scotland is frequently listed as one of the top tourism destinations in the world, with people flocking to experience its nature, landscapes, heritage and people.

Loch Lomond and Balloch are already popular with day trippers and visitors from all around Scotland and the UK.

He added: “We know that our vision for the area will add tangible value to the community and to the rest of Scotland for the next 40 years and beyond.”

Local people will have the opportunity to view and comment on the plans as part of the process.

The application will be determined by The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Planning & Access Committee.