A FOUR star hotel situated on the banks of Loch Lomond has had planning permission granted for an extensive redevelopment.

Lodge on Loch Lomond, in Luss, will now be able to go ahead with its erection of an extension and several external alterations after the plans were approved without any objections.

The beachfront destination will look to enclose its existing raised terrace, facing onto the loch, so that it can be used as an additional internal dining area, as outlined in the plans.

It will also modestly extend the floorspace used, though this would mainly enlarge the internal capacity of the building.

Comments on the application by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park stated that the plan “raises no concerns and therefore accords with the overarching policies of the Local Development Plan”.

The plan This alludes to the 2016 strategy that asks that all developments on the loch’s shores are respectful of the historical, cultural and physical environmental landscape, while ensuring that no sights or views are obstructed by new buildings, noise and air pollution is kept to a minimum and materials used on new any constructions are kept within the aesthetic style of the area.

It was agreed that the application met these standards.

It was also determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment was not required for the proposal.