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Former kirk in Dulnain Bridge to be converted into house





The go-ahead has been given to turn the former Dulnain Bridge kirk into a home.

Highland Council's planners have approved the change of use for the former Church of Scotland place of worship in the village centre using their delegated powers.

Mr David Bush, of Turnberry Crescent, Elgin, had lodged the plans.

Council planner Roddy Dowell said: "The proposal will provide a new long-term use for the former church as residential accommodation, thus re-using the building, and providing an additional housing unit within the village.

He added: "There are no significant external alterations to the building, with only the windows being renovated.

"The access point to the church is on a bend, and while not ideal in terms of visibility splays, it has been there since the church was built, and this was in a different era when there was little to no motorised traffic.

"It is considered that in such circumstances the access proposals for the new house are acceptable."

Representations have been raised in relation to landownership and boundaries but Mr Dowell noted that this is a civil matter for agreement between the private parties and is a matter outwith planning control.

The former Dulnain Bridge Church is located in the centre of the village next to the public hall.

Dulnain Bridge Parish Church shut its doors for last time on November 7, 2021 following a final service.

A spokeswoman said at the time: "It is with heavy hearts that the decision has been made to close the Dulnain Bridge Church building as the very small but faithful congregation is no longer able to continue its upkeep."

More details on the go ahead for the application can be read here.


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