Welcome to Planning Ahead – our weekly round-up of the latest proposals across Moray. Grab a cuppa and enjoy this week’s read which is packed with interesting plans. Planning chiefs have made their decision on Elgin mosque’s expansion plans.
A hotel in Tomintoul wants to breathe new life into their hotel function hall. And work on glasshouse near Glen Grant Distillery’s garden is approved. But first, we look at dramatic changes to a vacant church being given the go-ahead.
APPROVED: Transformation of church Last September, Findochty Methodist Church shut its doors after 107 years of serving the community. Earlier this year, Planning permission has already been approved to give the church on Seaview Road a new lease of life. Other work includes a new pedestrian access gate to the south boundary wall.
Now a building warrant has been approved for the makeover to get underway. One local previously described the plans as “very sympathetic” to the area and “much better” than leaving the building to rot. According to the warrant, the transformation could cost around £300,000.
David Dittman represented Mrs Stalker in the planning process. APPROVED: Elgin mosque’s expansion plans Earlier this year, In May 2020, their proposals were first revealed to improve the mosque at 78 South Street. What were the concerns? We .
Three objections were lodged. One neighbour criticised some worshippers for abandoning their cars in “extremely inconvenient” spots, making access to.