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Developers dismiss MSP's claim that new planning laws will halt Balloch Flamingo Land plans

Green MSP for the West of Scotland, Ross Greer, said that new planning framework would see the controversial plans rejected.

Daily Record

Flamingo Land 'steadfast in belief' £40m Balloch plans will benefit area

Speaking after a petition against Flamingo Land’s plans for Lomond Banks passed the 70,000 mark, development director Jim Paterson said: “We are steadfast in our belief that Lomond Banks will bring considerable economic and social benefit to both Balloch and the wider area.”

Daily Record

Eerie images show inside abandoned UK theme park which has turned into 'ghost town'

Pleasure Island, a former Flamingo Land site, has now lain empty for six years after closing down. All of the park's rides, attractions and food stalls have fallen victim to the elements

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MSP vows to take Flamingo Land to court if Balloch plans get green light

Ross Greer said he would look at bringing a judicial review in the Court of Session if the “destructive and unwelcome development” on the banks of the iconic loch is green-lit.

Daily Record

Glasgow man banned from keeping animals as seven Guinea pigs in his care die

Robert Stewart Dyer Sheppard admitted failing to provide food and water for the eight animals who were left alone without care for days - seven of them died.

Glasgow Live

MSP vows to take Flamingo Land to court if Loch Lomond waterpark plans green lit

Green MSP Ross Greer says he is willing to take legal action against the theme park operators if their plans for a massive 46-acre waterpark on the banks of Loch Lomond

Glasgow Live

Parents fuming over 'disgraceful' hike of entry fee into Flamingo Land theme park

Thrill-seekers have been left shocked by a huge price hike at Flamingo Land theme park, which has seen its ticket price soar by more than a third since 2021 to over £50

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Loch Lomond resort plan chief hits out at Scottish Greens' "sham" petition

The party claims that more than 69,000 objections have been collected but developers say there is no way to validate the figure.

Daily Record

Loch Lomond is one of Scotland's most iconic vistas, no wonder there is concern over Flamingo Land

Record View says we must do everything we can to preserve Scotland’s natural beauty.

Daily Record

Flamingo Land's Loch Lomond plans 'are most objected to in Scottish history'

CONTROVERSIAL plans to develop a holiday park on the banks of Loch Lomond have become Scotland’s most complained about planning proposals ever, it…

The National (Scotland)

Flamingo Land plan for Loch Lomond breaks record for number of objections

Developer accuses Green Party MSP of 'clickbait politics' as consultation period for latest proposals closes

Insider UK

Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond plan 'most objected to development in Scottish history'

EXCLUSIVE: Controversial bid to build a mega resort on the shores of the iconic loch hit with more than 62,000 objections.

Daily Record

Flamingo Land development plan on Loch Lomond attracts 55k objections

Over 55,000 people objected to plans to create a tourist development on the banks of Loch Lomond. Flamingo Land are looking to build apartments, budget hotel and self-catering holiday lodges.

Glasgow Live

'More than 55,000' object to plans for resort on banks of Loch Lomond

MORE than 55,000 objections have been put in against controversial proposals to build a resort on the banks of Loch Lomond, the…

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Campaigning MSP vows to defeat Balloch tourist resort plans "one last time"

Leading a debate in the Scottish Parliament last week, Green MSP for the West of Scotland Ross Greer said he believes that his seven-year fight to stop Flamingo Land’s controversial plans for Balloch will soon be won.

The National (Scotland)

Flamingo Land developers submit revised plans for major Loch Lomond resort

DEVELOPERS have submitted revised plans for a major tourism resort on the shores on Loch Lomond after concerns were expressed about their previous…

Daily Record

Revised plan for controversial £40m Lomond Banks development in Balloch submitted

Flamingo Land, which is behind the Lomond Banks development, say it has made "significant amendments" to original proposals for the land at West Riverside.

Wales Online

Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Drayton Manor and more UK theme park opening dates for 2023

From opening dates and prices to new rides, here's everything you need to know to plan an adrenaline-fuelled day out

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Daily Record

Flamingo Land urged to 'walk away' as the 40,000th public objection comes for Balloch resort

The 40,000th public objection comes as the latest application for a £40million tourist resort at Balloch was lodged.

Daily Record

National Park Authority calls on Flamingo Land to clarify plan details on controversial Balloch tourist resort

Flamingo Land submitted refreshed proposals for a major holiday park at West Riverside in May, but the National Park Authority have now asked them to clarify some details.

The National (Scotland)

National Park Authority demands are 'death knell' for Flamingo Land plans, say Greens

PLANS to build a holiday park on the shores of Loch Lomond have been dealt a major blow after National Park authorities demanded answers to their…

Insider UK

‘Death knell’ for Flamingo Land as park chiefs request revisions

Developer claims clarifications are a part of any large-scale planning application

Daily Record

National park bosses call for clarification on Loch Lomond £40m tourist resort plans

Chiefs have called for more details on woodland loss, traffic figures and parking spaces.

The National (Scotland)

Flamingo Land told to 'give up' Loch Lomond bid after National Trust objection

The Lomond Banks resort was initially rejected, but a second planning bid is now underway after being lodged in May 2022.

Daily Record

Heritage chiefs raise objections to Flamingo Land's Loch Lomond proposals

The National Trust for Scotland has raised fears over the impact the major plans could have on ancient woodland and businesses in Balloch.

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