The fate of the proposed £30million Flamingo Land development at Balloch could be determined by Scottish Ministers – even if national park planners give the development the go-ahead.
A letter from the minister for local government, housing and planning, Kevin Stewart MSP to Jackie Baillie last week confirms that the plan could be called in.
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This is because West Dunbartonshire Council has lodged a formal objection to the propsals.
If approved, the holiday park would include a variety of family accommodation facilities, including a 60-bedroom apart-hotel, 32-bedroom budget accommodation, 131 self-catering units, six private houses and 15 apartments.
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The minister advises that, following notification from the national park, ministers would consider whether the application should be called in for determination or whether it should remain in the hands of the national park.
Dumbarton MSP Jackie said: “This planning application has been extremely controversial with hundreds of people submitting objections on various different grounds. It is welcome news that Scottish ministers will at least be given sight of the application should the national park be minded to accept.
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“I hope that the strength of feeling from the local community will be truly represented at the meeting.”
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