A BID to build 99 homes on Clydebank green belt has received its final and unanimous rejection.

The full council of West Dunbartonshire gave an emphatic "no" to developers Taylor Wimpey in the Duntiglennan Fields in Duntocher.

Planning committee members recommended rejection after their own officials branded it "unacceptable" and breaking 14 guidelines and policies.

And the public has shown unequivocal opposition, including 210 letters of objection in response to the application, which Taylor Wimpey submitted just before Christmas.

Councillor Lawrence O'Neill, who chairs the planning committee, told the full council: "It's very important we listen to the 210 representations that came from the community most affected by that application and send out a message that this full council rejects this planning application."

Cllr Denis Agnew agreed and branded the application an "insidious" attempt to remove green belt land.

He added: "This has a greater impact on the people of Clydebank and West Dunbartonshire. If it happens here, it happens elsewhere."

And Cllr Jonathan McColl said the bid by Taylor Wimpey had simply been "not suitable" on top of what the land means to residents.

He said: "We are not just talking about a bit of green belt - it's a bit that's regularly used by the public on a daily basis.

"By losing the green belt, you're losing amenities."

The motion to reject the application was made by Cllr O'Neill and seconded by Provost Douglas McAllister.

Residents had turned out in force to a public meeting of Duntocher and Hardgate Community Council in January to voice their objection to proposed homes. It was also opposed by Parkhall, North Kilbowie and Central Community Council, Bowling and Milton Community Council, and Clydebelt. Only one resident wrote in support of the development.

Gil Paterson MSP, who was also among the objectors, welcomed the council's decision.

He told the Post after the session: “I support the actions of West Dunbartonshire’s councillors on the Duntiglennan Fields. I hope this will help prevent this protected greenfield being built on.”