The theme park operator's proposed £40million development on the Bonnie Banks was unanimously rejected by National Park board members in September.
Flamingo Land has lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government over its controversial bid for a £40million holiday resort in Loch Lomond after it was previously crushed by local planners. The Yorkshire theme park operator's huge proposed development on the Bonnie Banks was unanimously rejected by National Park board members in September.
The Scottish Government's Planning and Environmental Appeals Division has now listed an appeal by developers against the National Park Authority's decision, which is still formally awaiting registration. It follows anger earlier today after state quango Scottish Enterprise extended an exclusivity deal with Flamingo Land for the land at the proposed site.
Speaking earlier about Scottish Enterprise's decision, campaigning Green MSP Ross Greer blasted: “This ridiculous company just doesn't know when to give up, and it is bitterly disappointing that the Scottish Government are helping them in their attempts to ruin this special corner of Loch Lomond. Extending Flamingo Land’s exclusive contract for the land means that an appeal is now all but certain, despite the overwhelming reasons for its rejection in the first place.
Jackie Baillie John Swinney Balloch West Dunbartonshire Environment Scottish Green Party
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