Campaigners oppose the proposed site

The studio would form part of a �250m development planned at Aberuthven near Gleneagles.

Toni Antoniou, the businessman behind the project, said the scheme had been put on hold until it is renamed.

But campaigners in Aberuthven claim he was forced to withdraw because an environmental assessment of the 800-acre site had not been submitted.

The reason for the withdrawal is purely procedural and to do with re-branding Toni Antoniou

The Gleneagles Film Studio Partnership plans have been under discussion for six years.

But it was delayed following a Court of Session ruling which prevents the group using the same name as the neighbouring Gleneagles Hotel.

Mr Antoniou told The Scotsman newspaper: "The reason for the withdrawal is purely procedural and to do with re-branding, and we will be re-submitting the application in due course."

He declined to reveal the development's new name and said the environmental impact study was ongoing.

But Lisa Roberts, a local farmer and campaigner against the project, said its withdrawal was "a significant development".

Famous patron

She urged Perth and Kinross Council to refuse permission outright - claiming the failure to submit an environmental study contravened planning guidelines.

The council initially backed this claim but later clarified its position.

A council spokesman said: "The developer withdrew the application for the Gleneagles film studio in order to re-brand the project.

"Once the re-branding is complete, the council understands that the application will be resubmitted."

The consortium behind the plan includes banks, private investors, commercial developers and industry experts.

The proposed complex also includes a private country club, apartments and a golf course.

Scottish actor Brian Cox has already agreed to become patron of the proposed film academy.