Welcome to our regular look at the latest planning applications passing before Moray Council.
The region’s planners have approved plans to extend Dr Gray’s hospital buildings to house a MRI scanner.
It is the latest piece in the jigsaw to get one of the scanners in Moray, saving journeys to Aberdeen for patients.
Elsewhere, there are plans to erect a new bowling club pavilion in Portknockie.
And there are plans afoot for an extension to an art studio in Forres.
Read on for more details.
APPROVED: Work at Dr Gray’s approved to house MRI
Now NHS Grampian will build an extension to house the much-talked-about MRI scanner.
They will extend Dr Gray’s to make room for the new scanner and clinical spaces.
The scanner is part of a £55 million upgrade to the Moray hospital, confirmed in 2019.
It is hoped the new equipment will reduce waiting times and save on journeys to Aberdeen for Moray patients.
The health board was represented by Aberdeen-based MRT Architects for the plans.
The approved application also includes some landscaping changes, including new footpaths and plants.
APPROVED: Elgin farm office and accommodation
A temporary site office and seasonal staff accommodation will be built at Maryfield Farm near Elgin.
This land was previously farmland.
The planning application was submitted by John Wink Design on behalf of CHR Russell.
SUBMITTED: Portknockie Bowling Club
An application has been submitted to erect a new bowling club facility.
Work at the club for the new pavilion site will include shrubs and planters and paved access for wheelchair access on Seafield Terrace in Portknockie.
Plans Plus is representing the bowling club.
The club provide bowls, tennis and social facilities to their members and visitors all year round.
The club officially opens to outdoor sports in April, providing bowling at various times throughout the week. The tennis courts are open at all times.
Have a look at the proposed layout:
SUBMITTED: Extension to Forres artist studio
A Forres artist is looking to extend their outbuilding studio.
Spink Architectural Design is representing Ms Marialuara Romagnoli.
The plans are for 13 Whiteinch Small Holdings, Forres.
The proposed extension includes storage space and expansion of the current handwashing and sink facilities to include a wash down area.
The studio is described as being used for a hobby.
The planning statement read: “Extending the studio to increase the applicant’s enjoyment and practical use of her property also incorporates upgrades to the studio.
Planned changes include re-cladding the structure in profile steel. This will make it fireproof, but will also extend the life of the studio.
Further planning applications can be viewed using Moray Council’s portal.
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