A COMMUNITY garden expansion, changes at a listed building and a new look for TSB all feature in our latest Inverclyde planning round-up.
Lift proposals for listed building
Proposals to install an accessible lift at a listed building in Greenock are being considered by council planners.
Permission is being sought to install an elevator at the Watt Institution, between the ground floor and the gallery in the museum.
The plans are currently pending consideration by council officials.
Takeaway plans at Greenock retail park
A new hot food takeaway could be set to open in the Greenock waterfront retail park.
Inverclyde Council officials are being asked to approve permission for the the empty unit between JD Gyms and Home Bargains, after permission was previously given for the building to be subdivided into two cafe/restaurant units.
It's not known if the retail park has secured an operator for the premises.
Belville Community Garden seeks to expand
Belville Community garden could soon expand their outdoor 'community classroom' - if planners give proposals the go-ahead.
A change of use application has been submitted to the council for vacant land to the north of the current community garden site.
The proposal seeks to make more of the empty area part of the community garden by expanding it for the learning facility.
Landscaping works will be carried out if the application is approved.
Local bank wants a new look
TSB are seeking permission to display various advertisements and artworks at their Greenock branch.
The retail bank have submitted a planning application for several signs both inside and outside their Oak Mall premises.
The plans are currently pending consideration by Inverclyde Council officials.
Controversy over Kilmacolm plans
A controversial application to build 75 homes on greenbelt land in Kilmacolm is to get the go-ahead from the Scottish Government.
Ministers say they 'are minded' to give permission to developers Mactaggart and Mickel to build on Kilmacolm Meadow, west of Quarry Drive, and have passed the proposal in principle.
Permission was originally granted by Inverclyde Council, despite the application being vehemently opposed by campaigners and villagers.
Opponents include Kilmacolm Residents' Association, Kilmacolm Community Council, the Civic Trust and ward councillors.
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