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Search the Public Notice PortalSCOTTISH ministers have been recommended to allow Flamingo Land's controversial Loch Lomond proposals.
A report released on Friday, May 16, by the Scottish Government's Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) has given notice that the reporter in charge of the case is "minded to allow their appeal".
In September 2024, the Yorkshire-based theme park operator, Flamingo Land Ltd, had their planning permission in principle rejected by all 14 board members in attendance.
The £40m proposals could create more than 100 holiday lodges, two hotels, a waterpark, a monorail, 372 car parking spaces, shops, and more on the site called 'Lomond Banks'.
Planning permission in principle will be subject to a legal agreement being reached.
The final decision has therefore been deferred for the period detailed in the Notice of Intention to allow the conclusion of that agreement.
The report reads: "This indicates that planning permission will be granted provided an agreement under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 is reached between the planning authority and the appellant.
"The planning permission will not be issued until that agreement is reached and registered."
The 80-page document gives 417 reasons why the reporter is minded to grant the appeal.
The new target date for a DPEA decision is November 27, 2025.
Jim Paterson, development director for Lomond Banks, said: “This is a real milestone moment for the Lomond Banks vision, and has been a long time in the making.
“Our proposals have been informed by more than two years of positive engagement with the local community and key stakeholders.
"At the heart of our plans is a commitment to sustainable investment, local jobs, and a long-term partnership with the area, backed by our legally binding Lomond Promise to ensure the future prosperity of Balloch and beyond.
“We are delighted by the decision made by the Scottish Government reporter today. As we look beyond today’s decision, we remain committed to being a strong and valued contributor to the local economy and we look forward to progressing with our proposals as we now consider detailed planning.”
More to follow.
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