A probe was ordered by Inverclyde Council leader Stephen McCabe last week. It came after a claim that earth had been moved to an area near Pennyfern without permission was relayed to the local authority by concerned community councillors. Planning chief Stuart Jamieson told elected members: Recognising the sensitivities associated with this application, and also recognising the profile of this application, it s only appropriate that an independent investigation take place to allow us to find out what the applicant has done, or not done. The council has now clarified the position following an enquiry from the
Telegraph. A spokesman for the local authority said: The independent element is in reference to the fact the investigation is independent of the planning application brought before the planning board.