'Lomond Banks' objection deadline extended after flaw discovered in planning process

There is more time being given to object to controversial plans from the owner's of Flamingoland to open a holiday resort in Loch Lomond.

The deadline for responses has been extended until July, after the Scottish Greens pointed out a flaw in the in the planning process.

The plans for holiday homes, a hotel and leisure facility at Balloch are already the most unpopular in Scottish history, with more than 55,000 objections so far.

Ross Greer, Scottish Green MSP for West of Scotland, said:

“The National Park should be credited for quickly accepting the flaws we raised with their advertising of the environmental statement and extending the statutory consultation deadline as a result.

"Given that Flamingoland’s proposals are now the most unpopular planning application in Scottish history, it’s essential that the process through which they are judged carries the confidence of everyone, especially local residents.

“Flamingoland’s own environmental impact assessment highlights clear risks from this development to the ancient woodland at Drumkinnon, the threat to red squirrels, otters and other local wildlife, water pollution and increased traffic impacts.

"Beyond that though, thousands of people are also simply asking why on Earth publicly owned land in a world famous national park is being sold off for a private developer to profit from, especially when their proposal is so out of keeping with the character of the area. The local economy is heavily dependent on the world famous natural beauty of Loch Lomond.

"The National Park should reject planning applications, like this one, which put that at risk."