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Trump's £1bn golf plan rejected Trump's £1bn golf plan rejected
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Donald Trump's plans to create a massive £1bn golf resort have been rejected by Aberdeenshire councillors.Donald Trump's plans to create a massive £1bn golf resort have been rejected by Aberdeenshire councillors.
Billionaire Mr Trump wants to build what he calls the "world's greatest" golf complex as well as a major housing development at the Menie Estate. Billionaire Mr Trump wants to build a golf complex and a major housing development at the Menie Estate.
The controversial resort project was given outline planning approval last week and went to Aberdeenshire Council's infrastructure committee. The controversial project was given outline planning approval last week, but then went to Aberdeenshire Council's infrastructure committee.
The rejection followed a casting vote after a tie. Mr Trump could now appeal. It rejected the plans on the casting vote of chairman Martin Ford after a tied vote. Mr Trump could now appeal.
Opponents fear the scheme would damage an environmentally sensitive area. I think we have been very frank all along - we do have options elsewhere in the UK and we will sit down now and look at that George SorialThe Trump Organisation
The Trump International Links scheme includes two championship golf courses and 1,500 homes. The Trump Organisation's head of international development, George Sorial, said after the decision: "Obviously we are very disappointed.
Major impact "It is our position that the council has failed to adequately represent the voice and opinion of the people of Aberdeen and the shire who are ultimately the losers here."
The US tycoon claimed he needs to build the houses to pay for the development, which he wants to construct over the next five years at the 1,400 acre site near Balmedie. Mr Sorial said that they were "not sure" if they would appeal against the decision.
Protesters have claimed that the resort would have a major impact on wildlife and destroy a beautiful part of Scotland. "I think we have been very frank all along - we do have options elsewhere in the UK and we will sit down now and look at that," he said.
"We haven't made a formal decision yet."
Opponents have fears about the environmental impact of the plansOpponents have fears about the environmental impact of the plans
Opposition to the scheme has included environmental groups, such as RSPB Scotland, and some local residents.
Protesters have claimed that the resort would have a major impact on wildlife and destroy a beautiful part of Scotland.
However, Mr Trump revealed he had the backing of leading business and tourism figures.
The Trump International Links scheme includes two championship golf courses and 1,500 homes.
The US tycoon claimed he needed to build the houses to pay for the development, which he wants to construct over the next five years at the 1,400 acre site near Balmedie.
Councillors on the Formartine area committee backed the plans last week by seven votes to four.Councillors on the Formartine area committee backed the plans last week by seven votes to four.
The development then went to the more powerful infrastructure services committee.The development then went to the more powerful infrastructure services committee.
Thursday afternoon's rejection followed the casting vote of the chairman after a seven-seven split.
Opposition to the scheme has included environmental groups such as RSPB Scotland, as well as some local residents.
However, Mr Trump revealed he had the backing of leading business and tourism figures.