Plans to transform a former bank into a fish and chips restaurant and takeaway have been approved.
The premises in Lossiemouth used to be home to the Bank of Scotland before it shut down in June 2019 and was replaced with a mobile service.
They argued the closure was due to the dwindling number of customers at the store.
At the time the decision caused uproar amongst angry locals who voiced concerns.
Now work can start to convert the unit at 12 Queen Street after Moray Council gave the application submitted by architectural firm Plans Plus, on behalf of local businessman Mohamed Ali, the green night.
Mr Ali already runs MacAli Hotel Group which owns The Firth Hotel, GolfView Hotel, Poseidon’s Inn, Lossiemouth and Highlander Hotel in Buckie.
A planning statement for the change of use to the building said it would be “altered” to create a new entrance to the premises on the west elevation.
The report added: “The existing entrance will be used to provide disabled access to the premises.
“As part of the kitchen ventilation measures a flue will be mounted onto the building.
“Internally the building will be altered to accommodate kitchen and food preparation area, restaurant seating, bar, customer waiting area and toilet facilities.
“Existing connections to the public water and drainage systems will be used.”
