Sepa objects to Trump golf course propsals

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has objected to plans by Donald Trump’s company for a second golf course in Aberdeenshire.

Proposals were submitted by the Trump Organisation for a second 18-hole course at Balmedie in 2015.

But Sepa has called on the plans to be revised over pollution and sewage concerns. One of the public body’s conditions of support is that all waste water should be connected to the public sewer. A private sys- tem is currently in place, but only has authorisation until December 2018.

A Trump International Golf Links statement said: “The recent correspondence between Trump International, the local authority and statutory consultants is a normal part of the planning process and the regular ongoing dialogue conducted during the application process.

“The Dr Martin Hawtreedesigned second golf course is located to the south of the Trump estate and does not occupy a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is not covered by any environmental designations.”