Plans have been lodged in the hope of turning part of a former Comrie bank building into a takeaway.
Applicant Arif Minhas is seeking permission from Perth and Kinross Council to make the necessary alterations to turn some of the former Royal Bank of Scotland premises in Drummond Street into a hot food venue.
A supporting document lodged by David Soppitt Architect explains that it is hoped the application – which also includes a request to allow a replacement flue to be installed and the required change of use paperwork to be granted to allow the overall project to go ahead – would fit in with other commercial premises on the street.
It states: “This application is for the retention of the ground floor of this listed building in Comrie for commercial use rather than the conversion into a flat [which has been] already granted planning.
“This sits better in the village setting where surrounding buildings are generally commercial on the ground floor.
“Rear access allows for efficient waste storage and the stainless steel flue can be discreetly placed (replacing an existing flue).
“Opening hours would be from noon to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and noon to 9pm on Sundays.
“Signage would be discreet and similar to the existing bank signage.
“This would be the subject of advertising consent [being granted] prior to being installed.”
The former financial hub has lain empty since the bank closed in 2018.
A separate application by a different applicant to turn the building into three flats was approved in 2020.
That sought consent for internal and external alterations to the three storey, C-listed building, which still retains many of its original features.
The latest application will be considered by PKC in due course.
