A series of consultation events took place in person and online to help shape the Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) proposals that were put forward.
These events were designed to provide stakeholders, members of the local community and other interested parties with a number of opportunities to engage with us.
During the consultation process, more than 1,250 members of the public engaged with the portal on the Lomond Banks website, whilst 150 signed up for a series of online interactive meetings, including a business stakeholder event and public consultation sessions.
Key focus areas which were identified are the Pierhead area, integration with the community of Balloch, an emphasis on fair work, education and training as well as traffic and transport. All of these points were covered in ‘The Lomond Promise’ our legally-binding commitment to being a responsible employer and neighbour within Balloch.
The proposals have garnered a lot of support from local groups, individuals and key stakeholders including Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Loch Lomond, Maid of the Loch, Helensburgh and District Access Trust (HADAT), and local parish minister Ian Miller who has served the local community for more than 30 years, to name but a few.
If successful, Lomond Banks will not only revitalise an area which holds such national importance but provide numerous opportunities and investment so that the economic benefit for Scottish tourism and the local area will be felt and enjoyed for years to come.