I see that the Scottish Government reporter has turned down Stewart Milne’s proposals for a development at Mains of Cowie just north of Stonehaven. It would have included up to 250 houses, community facilities, a primary school, retail (not exceeding 4000 square metres gross floorspace), a petrol filling station, and related infrastructure.

The decision is included in a report due to come before the Kincardine and Mearns area committee on Tuesday.

The reporter said it would have an adverse impact on the setting of the town, and that the “proposed development would be contrary to the relevant provisions of the development plan, and that there are no other material considerations which would justify granting planning permission in principle.”