Commenting on the announcement that the planning appeal submitted by Pelham Olive to build 12 dwelling houses at Portincaple has been dismissed, Jackie Baillie MSP said:

“I welcome this decision and I am glad we have finally reached a conclusion in what has been a long and stressful process for the local community.

“This planning application was inappropriate for the area and I congratulate the local community on their considerable efforts to protect their community from over-development. I also commend the decision of the Council in rejecting the proposal, which has now been confirmed by the Reporter as the right thing to do.”