Almost 100,000 people have objected to controversial plans for a Flamingo Land resort on the banks of Loch Lomond , according to the Scottish Greens. It is now claimed to be the "most opposed planning proposal in Scottish history" after 94,000 people and organisations lodged objections to the development at the iconic loch. The Yorkshire-based theme park operator has put forward plans for a waterpark, 104 woodland lodges, two hotels, a monorail, and 372 parking spaces at the site.
Read more: Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort 'most objected to in Scots history' But concerns have been raised over the "terrible impact" traffic in the local area and the proposed sale of ancient woodland to the developer. Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie said: “I’m grateful to the 94,000 people who have objected to these appalling plans. Loch Lomond is a special place for millions of us around the world .
Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie called the plans appalling (Image: Archive) "If these proposals are given the green light they would destroy a beautiful site on the banks and cause irreversible damage to the local environment . No wonder so many people are objecting to them. “What Flamingo Land wants to do is completely inappropriate and totally out of step with what people want.
It is one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes and we must protect it from these plans." Among those opposing the plans are local residents, Balloch and Haldane Community Council, the National Trus.
