A CONTROVERSIAL bid to build a massive new industrial zone in the heart of the former Ravenscraig steelworks site has been rejected.
A CONTROVERSIAL move to build a massive new industrial zone in the heart of the former Ravenscraig steelworks site has been rejected by the Scottish Government.
Members of the Ravenscraig Community Action Group took their fight to block the development to Holyrood - backed by Labour MSP Monica Lennon and Green MSP Gillian Mackay - after the firm appealed the initial decision by North Lanarkshire Council to toss out theScottish Government reporter Christopher Warren published his findings in a report on Tuesday – and said he believed the proposals would be ‘out of place’ with the area.
“For the reasons set out above, I conclude that the proposed development does not accord overall with the relevant provisions of the development plan and that there are no material considerations which would still justify granting planning permission.Commenting on the decision, Ms Lennon said: “It is brilliant that the collective action and immense effort from Ravenscraig Community Action Group and residents has led to the railhead appeal being refused by the Scottish Government.
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