PLANS have been unveiled for a church hall on the Rosneath peninsula to be converted into a house and separate residential annexe.
The Craigrownie Church hall, on Shore Road in Cove, is the subject of an application by Mr Asim Jadoon for the change of use.
Previous planning permission and listed building consent was granted for the development of eight flats and two houses to the rear of the hall.
The former Craigrownie Church hall (Image - Google Street View)
A decision from Argyll and Bute Council planning officers is expected by late August, and the plans are now available for the public to view.
A design statement by planning agents Hoko Design Ltd, founded by former Hermitage Academy pupil Danny Campbell, says: “The proposal is to restore this historic community building into a five-bed family home with separate two-bed annex to the rear of the main building.
“The design layout was predominantly influenced by the location of the existing large side and gable-end windows, with each habitable room filled with generous amounts of natural light.
Computer-generated images showing what the applicant hopes to do with the interior of the former Craigrownie Church hall
“The ground level is proposed as the sleeping quarters to allow the living level at first floor level to make the most of the expansive floor to ceiling heights.
“Both floor levels are connected via a single spiral staircase, located in the heart of the plan. This location of the stair takes the biggest advantage of the large stain glass windows to either side of the hall.
“At first floor level, the floor has been set back from the two large side windows to ensure they remain uninterrupted by forming a void to ensure their continuity.
Computer-generated images showing what the applicant hopes to do with the interior of the former Craigrownie Church hall
“By restoring the lead work and repairing the stain glass where required, these windows, along with the main rear window will provide the home with a rainbow of colour and ensure the history of the building envelope remains alongside a new contemporary interior.
“The main front door of the property requires replacing.”
The statement adds: “This proposal will ensure that this renowned community building will continue to exist and be used for many generations to come.
Computer-generated images showing what the applicant hopes to do with the interior of the former Craigrownie Church hall
“With increased vandalism on the site and progressive deterioration of the building envelope, this proposed design will secure and restore the church hall whilst providing a home to a family.
“The design encourages a light filled family accommodation on a derelict site in a manner which safeguards the heritage asset and does not harm the character or setting of the listed property. Nor does it compromise the character, amenity or local landscape enjoyment of the surrounding properties.”
The plans can be viewed by visiting the council’s planning portal and searching for the reference number 22/00992/PP.
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