Thousands of residents opposed to the plans, but the council just voted to build the homes anyway

Donald Trump’s plans for a luxury housing estate near his Scottish golf course have been approved – despite setting a new record for objections.

The President’s firm applied to Aberdeenshire Council for permission to put up 550 luxury homes near his resort last month.

More than 3,000 people formally objected to the plans, while another 19,000 signed an online petition against them.

Source: Donald Trump given permission to build 550 luxury homes near Scottish golf course