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Donald Trump’s first golf course at his Menie Estate opened in 2012 (Picture: Getty, PA) Scots have objected to a plan to let President Donald Trump build a second golf course at his resort in Aberdeenshire – but the local council have approved the proposals anyway. The US leader’s company is set to build a new venue in Aberdeenshire on land adjacent to the current course on his Menie Estate in Balmedie, according to documents which emerged on Friday. Plans for the 18-hole course were approved by Aberdeenshire council despite local objections – which noted that his current course is sustaining ‘ongoing financial losses’ and ‘is not of benefit to this area’. Sam Lowit, from Morningside Avenue, Aberdeen, said: ‘It is clear that the existing underperforming development is not of benefit to this area, with low attendance figures and ongoing financial losses. There is therefore no valid reason to extend or increase this situation and refusal of this application is the only viable route for the local authority to take in this case.’ Sepa, the Scottish Environment Protective Agency, also objected to the application, saying the water management plan was inadequate and the environmental management plan was not appropriate. Many other locals objected to the application, citing loss of public space and the impact it would have on water supply, private roads and nearby estates. The area of land had already been marked in the local development plan for two 18-hole golf courses, a resort hotel (450 rooms) with conference centre and spa; 36 “golf villas” and 950 holiday apartments in four blocks; up to 500 houses and community facilities. It is set to be named MacLeod – after Mr Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod – and will be built adjacent and south and slightly west of the current course, which opened in 2012. Donald Trump talks to Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie after the opening of The Trump International Golf Links Course in Balmedie in July 2012 (Picture: Getty Images) Plans were approved by the Formartine area committee last September but in recent days Aberdeenshire Council officially sent a letter to Trump International Golf Links confirming full planning permission has now been granted. Some 15 conditions are attached to the planning permission, including restrictions designed to help minimise floodin and safeguarding the habitats of local bird species. In the letter, the council claim the proposal ‘will contribute towards the significant social and economic benefits expected to be delivered by the wider development of proposals within the Menie estate’. The existing resort has made losses for seven years in a row and at last year’s Formartine area committee discussion of the plans, some councillors argued the economic argument for a second course was ‘not strong enough’. More: Donald Trump Protester dangling from balcony of Trump Tower ‘demands to speak to President’ Sacha Baron Cohen on how he was able to sneak into Mike Pence speech for Borat 2 Kirstie Alley defends voting for Donald Trump in US election East Garioch councillor Martin Ford said: ‘Planning permission is just that, permission to do something, not an obligation or requirement to undertake a development. ‘The Trump Organisation got planning permission from the Scottish Government in 2008 for an enormous golf resort at Menie and has applied for and been granted numerous other permissions. ‘But 12 years later there is no golf “resort” – no timeshares, no new hotel, in fact very little of what has planning permission has actually been built.’ He continued: ‘The golf course that was constructed has lost money every year. It is clear Mr Trump will have to find money to repay hundreds of millions of dollars of loans starting next year.’ More: Gaming Halo Infinite story and multiplayer could still be released separately admits Phil Spencer People who have Covid-19 vaccine could still contract virus, warns doctor German Doner Kebab to open 12 new restaurants and create 480 jobs Sarah Malone, executive vice-president, Trump International Scotland, said: ‘Whilst Covid- 19 presents many challenges for our sector, we continue to remain focused on the long- term vision for our magnificent estate and are moving steadily forward with our infrastructure and development plans for the next phase of construction. ‘Golf, more so now than ever, is the sport of choice for many people, including families, and we are delighted to have the support of Aberdeenshire Council to move forward with our second golf course.’ The course will share the golf house and related facilities currently serving the Menie course and will provide an additional 141 parking spaces. Aberdeenshire Council have been reached for comment. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Trump threatens to leave US if he loses election as he trails behind in polls
