Plans for Flamingo Land resort on Loch Lomond recalled by Scottish Government
The future of a major tourist attraction on the banks of Loch Lomond is in doubt after the Scottish Government decided to re-examine the proposals.
Public finance minister Ivan McKee has said the government will recall the plans for the Flamingo Land resort, saying it raises issues of national significance due to its impact on the national park area.
It comes weeks after the Scottish Government planning reporter upheld an appeal from the Yorkshire-based theme park operator but added 49 conditions to the application.
McKee previously said that the government backed the 'impartial, expert opinion that was based on evidence'.
Under the £43.5 million proposals, Lomond Banks would see two hotels, more than 100 lodges, a waterpark and monorail built on the site at Balloch, West Dunbartonshire.
However, the decision has incensed environmental and conservation campaigners, who have long opposed the development and say it will lead to the 'irreversible' loss of woodland.
The Scottish Greens say more than 50,000 people have used a portal on their website to write to McKee.
Planning permission in principle was granted by the government, overturning the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park's decision to reject the proposals.
Over 150,000 people objected to the development through a petition launched by the Scottish Greens.
The final outcome will be now be decided by Scottish ministers.
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