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Scottish Ministers Back Judy Murray's Tennis, Golf Center Plans Despite Public Objection

The Scottish Government backed plans for a tennis and golf center "championed by Judy Murray despite the findings of a public inquiry into the development," according to Catriona Webster of the SCOTSMAN. Ministers intend to grant planning permission in principle for the center at Park of Keir, between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan, "in the face of a critical report." The proposals, which include 12 tennis courts, a golf academy, hotel and new homes, "attracted high-profile backers" including former ManU Manager Alex Ferguson and golfer Colin Montgomerie. The scheme was rejected by Stirling Council in Dec. '15 but a public inquiry was launched "after the developers appealed to the Scottish Government." The inquiry was heard in September by Scottish Government-appointed reporter Timothy Brian, "who recommended the appeal be dismissed." Brian concluded that "a development of this scale ... would seriously erode the openness of the green belt between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan." In their decision, Scottish ministers said that they "do not support the reporter’s recommendation to refuse this appeal." Local Government Minister Kevin Stewart said, "It will bring strong benefits to Scottish sport, helping in the development of elite competitors, while also providing facilities for the community. There will also be economic benefits, both to the local area and more widely." The conditions include a commitment from the developer to "contribute to affordable housing and education in the area, an agreement that no further housing will be built on the site and that the sports facilities are affordable and accessible to the general public." The development "attracted more than 1,000 letters of objection" (SCOTSMAN, 8/30).

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