The firm behind a bid to turn a former Forfar care home into a 38-bed HMO has appealed Angus Council’s refusal of the plan to the Scottish Government. Last November, Ayrshire-based Veriton Group revealed its proposal for Lochbank Manor residential home on the edge of Forfar Loch Country Park. Forfar HMO bid recommended for conditional approvalIn May, Angus councillors ruled on the Lochbank change of use application. ‘Glorified dormitory’ fears for former Forfar care homeBut committee members unanimously dismissed the official recommendation. Planning committee convener David Cheape said the application had generated “considerable interest”.