Welcome to Planning Ahead – our weekly round-up of the latest proposals across Moray. Grab a cuppa and enjoy this week’s planning round-up which is packed with interesting plans. We’ve got exciting news for foodies in Elgin as plans have been approved to breathe new life into the former sweet shop on South Street.

Down the road, the former printing works will be given a new use. More work at the well-known Station Hotel in Rothes has been given the go-ahead. Costs have been revealed for work to turn the former Portgordon library into a hairdressers.

But first, we look at Burghead Free Church’s expansion plans which have been given the go-ahead. APPROVED: Burghead Free Church’s transformation While many churches are closing their doors, the has gone from strength to strength. Last year, minister Peter Turnbull Now work can start on a major project to preserve the church for future generations.

The church on . Their church hall badly needs to undergo a transformation. It is currently damp, inflexible and lacks storage and up-to-date catering facilities.

Renovations will bring key new facilities like a church office for staff and volunteers as well as upgraded toilets, a brand new kitchen and audio visual equipment. According to a recently , the work will cost around £227,053. Keith Remnant represented the church in the planning process.

APPROVED: New modern house with stunning East Beach views A 1970s style bungalow at 3 Town Hall Lane in Lossiemouth . The bespoke fo.