PLANS have been lodged for alterations at a former bakery in Carradale which would also enable it to become a restaurant.
Patersons Bakery, at 8 Airds, is the subject of a planning permission application by applicants identified by Argyll and Bute Council as Mr and Mrs Gale.
The former bakery building is said to date back to the 1860s, but has been closed since 2018. It is hoped that the planned new restaurant will become “a social hub” for Carradale.
Council officers are expected to rule on the application by the New Year, with the public now able to view plans and submit feedback.
A design statement by planning agents GLM said: “The proposed layout utilises the existing shop floor as the new restaurant floor to sit 25-30 people.
“A wood-burning stove will be installed in the existing fireplace with the flue ducting via the existing chimney breast. The stove will provide a relaxed and warm atmosphere, as well as functional heating to the restaurant space.
“The central area by the bakery ovens will become the Bar and Lounge area, with the existing ovens kept in place as an attractive feature and reminder of its original use as a bakery.
“Connecting to the bar, the existing front link will be the service kitchen. To allow for the fitting of the commercial kitchen in this space, the existing door towards the street will be removed, then blocked up and painted to match the adjacent wall externally.
“The internal step leading to this door will also be filled to provide a level surface. The existing cupboard in the space will be removed, and the existing blocked doorway to the south elevation will be opened up to become a necessary staff access.”
The statement added: “We endeavour to strengthen the village’s hospitality offering and wish for this new restaurant to become a social hub within Carradale, offering a welcoming space for both residents and visitors.
“Overall, we submit that the proposed development should be seen as acceptable in the local context, beneficial in overall effect and therefore supported by the local authority.”
To view the plans and submit feedback, visit the council’s planning portal at argyll-bute.gov.uk and use the reference number 26/01962/PP.
