North Ayrshire Council have announced controversial proposals for some 200 new houses in Largs.

In the New Year, the 'News' revealed that plans by Lynch Homes for a 200 property development at the historic Brisbane Observatory would NOT be receiving the backing of the council.

However, the local authority has now lent its support to separate proposals for the same number of houses, this time to be built north and south of the Noddle Burn.

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