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AN application to build 39 affordable homes on land at Dumbain Road in Balloch has been refused by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority. The application, which was made by Dumbritton Housing Association and West Dunbartonshire Council in 2019, was for 22 houses and 17 flats in a field located on the north side of Dumbain Road. However, the proposals have been rejected by the Park Authority, who cited geographical issues and the building of the homes on National Park ground conflicting with National Park Aims to conserve and enhance the natural heritage of the area. There were also objections from Balloch & Haldane and Kilmaronock Community Councils who said the council currently have the housing situation in the area under control with existing homes being upgraded as well as other brown field sites more suitable to build on.
Loch Lomond leadership plans approved despite environmental concerns
The Hunter Foundation, set up by philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter is behind the new facility, which will be built at a site on the grounds of Ross Priory near Gartocharn.
How the leadership centre at Ross Priory could look (Image: Lennox Herald)
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