A new mixed-used development is to be built in Elgin.

A total of 15 new apartments and a new retail unit will be developed at 184 – 188 Elgin High Street.

The existing B-listed building façade will be demolished and rebuilt using materials from the site. In addition, terraced buildings to the rear will be levelled and replaced with a three-storey apartment block.

The building dates from the first half of the 19th century, but had been vacant for around 10 years and was in a poor state of repair.

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Historic Environment Scotland had submitted an objection to the scheme, however it did support the downtaking and rebuilding of the B-listed street front building.

A report by planning officers stated: "The proposal is considered to bring significant economic benefits to Elgin town centre, act as a catalyst for bringing further investment in the town centre and reintroduce a prime retail frontage in a key High Street location as well as providing much needed serviced apartments offering an alternative type of accommodation which will support local businesses and possibly the NHS when trying to recruit staff to the area."

(LM/CD)