PLANS have been lodged for the demolition and replacement of a house on Seil.
The two-storey property at Cruachan at Clachan-Seil has lain empty for a decade, and is now reported to be in a ruinous state.
Julian Taylor has now submitted an application to Argyll and Bute Council to replace it with a five-bedroom house.
The council is expected to rule on the bid for planning permission by early June, with the public now able to view the plans and submit feedback.
A supporting statement by planning agents Harry Taylor and Company said: “Cruachan at Clachan-Seil consists of a derelict two-storey dwelling which has been unoccupied for the past 10 years.
“The condition of the property has been getting progressively worse over this period and is now in a ruinous state.
“The site was recently acquired by the applicant, Nott and Dagr Ltd, a company based on the Isle of Seil. They are looking to breathe new life into the residential site by demolishing the existing derelict building and redeveloping the site with a new detached residential dwelling, which will be fit for purpose and meet modern standards.
“We propose to demolish the existing derelict dwelling on the site and construct a new five-bedroom, three-bathroom residential dwelling, aiming to serve a multi-generational family.
“This new dwelling has been designed to allow for possible future separation into a semi-detached three-bedroom, two-bathroom residential dwelling and a semi-detached two-bedroom, one-bathroom residential dwelling.”
The statement added: “The proposed redevelopment at Cruachan, Clachan-Seil represents a solution to a long-standing vacant and deteriorating residential site.
“The demolition of the existing derelict dwelling and its replacement with a purpose-designed modern family home will significantly enhance the appearance, safety, and functionality of the site, while contributing positively to the local built environment.”
To view the plans and submit feedback, visit the council’s planning portal at argyll-bute.gov.uk and use the reference number 26/00570/PP.
