But Argyll and Bute Council has ruled against planning permission, saying that the proposal is considered to be in conflict with the local development plan. A council officer said in a handling report: “This application seeks part-retrospective planning permission for the erection of 15 standing stones to form a replica stone circle within the grounds of the category A-listed Barcaldine Castle, Benderloch. 2029’ bid to become UK City of Culture“The stones have been installed in a circle formation, with 13 stones forming the outer ring and two stones positioned in its centre. “The application includes a further proposed gravel path to surround the replica stone circle. “There are no other material considerations of sufficient significance to indicate that it would be appropriate to grant planning permission in this instance.”