Plans for an £80m development supported by golf legend Jack Nicklaus will be reconsidered, five months after they were approved.

Aberdeenshire Council backed the proposal to build a course and 90 homes near Stonehaven in April.

Judges have since decided its developers do not need to contribute to the council's transport fund, which the FM Group had agreed to do.

Councillors will be asked whether they still support the plan at a meeting on September 29.

Planners originally recommended councillors reject the FM Group's plan because it would damage the 140-year-old Slicewells Wood near Stonehaven.

The FM Group says the scheme will generate £95m for the Scottish economy and create 200 jobs.

Last year, Nicklaus said: "Aberdeenshire is a beautiful area and this site is particularly special. I have visited on a number of occasions and I think Ury Estate provides us all the components to create a memorable golf experience.

"I think this golf course can only enhance the storied golf heritage long associated with this beautiful country and the passionate Scottish golf fans.

"We hope it can be a source of pride for the people in and around Stonehaven and the Aberdeen region."