PLANS have been submitted for the demolition of the café and shop buildings at what was the UK’s first Sea Life Centre near Oban.
Gael Force Properties and Investments Ltd have submitted a notice for demolition to Argyll and Bute Council for the derelict café and shop buildings at Barcaldine.
The Sea Life Sanctuary, as it became known, closed permanently in October 2018, nearly 40 years after it first opened. It is stated in documents submitted with the application that demolition is proposed to “make way for a new development”.
Council officers are expected to rule on the application by mid-January, with plans available to be viewed online.
In a brief statement, planning agents Northern Lights Consulting Ltd said: “This method statement describes the safe demolition of the café and shop buildings at the former Sea Life Centre, Barcaldine.
“The works will comply with all relevant legislation, best practice guidelines, and contract requirements. The two buildings are timber framed, with dado walls constructed of brickwork and timber clad superstructure.
“The shop building has a concrete ‘basement’ level including retaining wall although on three sides it is at or close to existing ground level (due to the sloping nature of the site).”
It added that the works would involve the demolition and removal of the café and shop buildings, and the removal of internal furniture and fittings.
To view the plans, visit the council’s planning portal at argyll-bute.gov.uk and use the reference number 25/02127/PNDEM.
