COUNCILLORS have delayed a decision on controversial plans for a tree-top assault course in Pollok Park.

COUNCILLORS have delayed a decision on controversial plans for a tree-top assault course in Pollok Park.

At a long-awaited meeting in Glasgow City Chambers over the plans to create a Go Ape adventure course in the park, elected members voted for a site visit, followed by a hearing, allowing both sides to have their say.

Councillors will visit the North Woods, the planned area for development, in around a month.

Go Ape's plan is to create zip wires, rope ladders and bridges through the trees for a three-hour experience, which would cost £25 for adults and £20 for children.

At a short debate over the issue, councillor for Newlands/Auldburn Jim McNally brought up the idea of a site visit.

Chairman George Redmond recommended the site visit and hearing and members agreed.

Today's meeting came after around 25 protesters from campaign group Save Pollok Park gathered outside the meeting.

They oppose the development on grounds of ruining the peace and quiet, causing problems for parking and toilets, and using for commercial gain a park gifted to the city .

Bill Fraser said: "The committee saw sense in allowing a hearing and a visit."

Tristram Mayhew, Go Ape chief executive, said of the decision: "It makes sense."

Council officers have recommended the plan be approved, despite 881 objections. A total of 148 letters in favour have also been received.