National park to build on planning successes

Planners for one of the most scenic parts of the British Isles are stepping up their efforts on tourism and renewable energy.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority head of planning and rural development Stuart Mearns told Planning: “Building on the success of our current local plan puts us in strong position to help grow the local economy.

“There’s a momentum building around existing, successful developments in the park including in tourism and renewable energy and this looks set to continue". 

The authority is looking to recruit a forward planning manager to help deliver programmes across community and physical development.

Mearns said: “This year, we have already seen a 35 per cent rise in planning applications. This post is key to help us continue to be proactive in driving forward delivery.”

He added: “The authority was recently announced as one of the top-100 best not-for-profit companies to work for, so this is a great place to work in the widest sense."

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Picture: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Donald McMillan