Donald Trump has plans rejected to build 'coastal retreat' next to Scots golf resort

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Donald Trump's attempts to create a new "coastal retreat" next to his Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire have suffered a setback after his bid to change the local planning framework was rejected.

The Trump Organisation wants to build luxury holiday cottages and retirement homes on a 48-hectare coastal site in South Ayrshire.

A request by the company to change the council's local development plan to accommodate the new properties was refused by the Scottish Government.

However, Trump is still expected to submit a planning application for the coastal retreat, according to Scotland on Sunday. Officials from the Scottish Government's planning and environmental appeals division (DPEA) issued their report earlier this month.The report noted that Trump International sought to build around 200 new properties including shops and a cafe, which the company said would "boost the economy and provide high quality retirement housing and holiday/leisure accommodation".The reporters said the proposed development was within a "sensitive landscape" and would have a "significant impact".In her decision, the DPEA reporter said: "I find it difficult, therefore, to reconcile the importance given to discouraging further linear development and protecting the coastal landscape, with the introduction of what would essentially be a new settlement in this location." Another representation from Trump International sought to change the local development plan in order to support proposals which would "enhance the status of Turnberry and Royal Troon and Open Championship venues".