Lost Lomond

Furious residents slam council for U-turn on plans for Flamingo Land resort at beauty spot

- DAN VEVERS and FRASER CLARKE 

CAMPAIGNERS reacted with fury after Flamingo Land's bid to build a £40million mega resort on the shores of Loch Lomond was backed by the council.

A community group has issued a rallying call for residents to protest next week when West Dunbartonshire Council meets to discuss the plans.

Council planners have urged councillors to endorse the development provided it comes with road improvements.

But residents have long said a resort on this scale would spoil the iconic landscape and put too much pressure on roads, infrastructure and nature.

The Yorkshire theme park operator's proposals include a water park, monorail, swimming pool, hotel, eateries and more than 100 lodges.

Local mum Lynne Somerville, chair of Balloch and Haldane Community Council, slammed planners for recommending approval of the plans.