Campaigners have reacted with fury after Flamingo Land’s controversial bid to build a £40million holiday resort on the shores of Loch Lomond was backed by council planners.
The Yorkshire theme park operator’s proposals for the beauty spot include a water park, monorail, swimming pool, hotel, eateries and more than 100 lodges. Ms Somerville said: “It’s questionable why they’ve changed that opinion. It doesn’t make any sense and it stinks to the high heavens.” Back in August, we also revealed how eco watchdog SEPA had flagged parts of the proposed development as a serious flood risk.
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