• Park of Keir site turned down because it is on greenbelt land [br]• Sir Alex Ferguson and Colin Montgomerie backed centrePlans for Scotland’s first purpose-built tennis centre,promoted by Judy Murray, absorb been rejected by councillors.
The centre at Park of Keir, and between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan,included golf facilities and new homes, and attracted backers including Sir Alex Ferguson and Colin Montgomerie. Campaigners against the development said the site was on greenbelt land and council planning officers recommended it be refused. A number of objections were raised by residents and officers said the residential element did not fit Scottish planning policy. A Stirling council spokeswoman said: “Having carefully considered and discussed extensively all the arguments for and against this proposal, or Stirling council’s planning and regulation panel has refused the application for a development at Park of Keir.” Related: Judy Murray: my family values Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com