Donald Trump gets approval for new golf course in Scotland, despite objections
Despite multiple complaints and objections, Donald Trump has had plans for a new golf course in Scotland approved.
Locals in Scotland have been left frustrated after Donald Trump's plans for a second golf course at his Aberdeenshire resort were approved by the council, despite multiple complaints and objections.
Documents that were released on Friday about the new plans revealed that the new course is set to be built right by Trump's Menie Estate in Balmedie.
Aberdeenshire council approved the plans for the 18-hole course, even though they had received hundreds of objections to the idea, with locals stating that the current course is a financial nightmare and doesn't benefit the area.
Sam Lowit, from Morningside Avenue, Aberdeen, told the Metro: "It is clear that the existing underperforming development is not of benefit to this area, with low attendance figures and ongoing financial losses. There is therefore no valid reason to extend or increase this situation and refusal of this application is the only viable route for the local authority to take in this case."
An "inadequate" water management plan was a major concern for SEPA - the Scottish Environment Protective Agency - who also said the environmental management plan was not appropriate.
Local residents sent the council multiple complaints about the proposed golf course, complaining about the impact it would have on public space and water supply.
The new course is set to be named MacLeod after Trump's mother, Mary Anne MacLeod and the new resort plans on including a 450-room hotel, 36 golf villas and 950 holiday apartments.
Plans were approved last September, but it is only in recent days that Trump International Golf Links has received a letter from the council to confirm full planning permission.
