Flamingo Land’s Lomond Banks proposal turned down over concerns including loss of ancient woodlandProposals by the theme park operator Flamingo Land to build a mega-resort on one of Scotland’s best-loved shorelines, on Loch Lomond, were rejected on Monday, prompting celebrations among local residents at the conclusion of a “David and Goliath” planning battle.The Lomond Banks development, which would have included two hotels, more than 100 lodges, a waterpark and a monorail, had encountered fierce opposition, first from the village of Balloch, on the south-west shore of the loch, and then across Scotland, since it was first proposed in 2018. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/sep/16/flamingo-land-resort-loch-lomond-shore-rejected-scotland
Author : Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent
Publish date : 2024-09-16 19:06:49
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