Scottish Government will not "call in" Dons Kingsford Stadium plans
The plans were backed by Aberdeen City Council at the end of January
The Dons' £50m proposals for a stadium and training complex at Kingsford have cleared another hurdle.
The plans were backed by Aberdeen City Council at the end of January, and now it has emerged that Holyrood won't intervene.
Aberdeen Chairman Stewart Milne said:
“We welcome the Scottish Government’s confirmation that Aberdeen City Council can proceed to determine our planning application. We are keen to begin construction of the community and training facilities as soon as possible.
“The next step is to progress the terms of the legal agreement with Aberdeen City Council and work with all stakeholders on agreeing and meeting the conditions.
“We will continue to work with the City, Aberdeenshire Council and the community in the lead up to and during construction. Together, we can deliver a first-class facility to be proud of that will unlock the potential of the Club, the Trust and the next generation of football stars, while making a positive contribution to the local economy.”
A spokesperson for the local authority said:
“The Scottish Government said in the notification that the issues raised by Aberdeenshire Council ‘are not of national significance to have bearing’ on the decision not to call it in.
“The notification further said the Scottish Government expects Aberdeen City Council to have regard to the matters raised by Aberdeenshire Council. We will accordingly consider these matters and liaise with colleagues at Aberdeenshire Council on these matters as necessary."