Plans have been lodged to transform an old pub in Catrine into a new three-bedroom home - amid warnings that the building is at risk of collapsing.
The application, submitted to East Ayrshire Council by Donna Kennedy Architecture and Design, would see the old pub on St Germain Street - formerly the Corner Bar - transformed into a residential property.
According to the application, the previous owners of the building almost completely stripped back the inside to its shell - but the interior is believed to be in an extremely poor condition.
Internally, only some steel work, a staircase and floor joists are still in place.
While there are no plans to include any additional parking spaces as part of the plans, the applicant acknowledges that the location of the building doesn't lend itself well to parking and garden areas.
However, the application states that they believe the building needs serious renovations "in order to avoid further dilapidation and possible collapse".
Plans would be to replace the current roofing structure of the building, due to issues with rot.
Current windows on the building are also cited for replacement in the plans.
A design statement attached to the application adds: "Externally, the fabric is in much need of work with repairs been completed where possible but there will be very limited materials retained, due to no maintenance.
"The use as a dwelling fits well with surround established uses and there is sufficient parking directly outside, as is the case with many of the dwellings on St Germain Street.
"There is no change to the external appearance of the building with the exception of building up the corner door and reinstating the windows at first floor level.
"The roof is currently sagging. The roof structure needs replaced and the sagging will be rectified."
The design statement adds: "The existing render is very badly cracked across all elevations and will be removed and replaced with a traditional harled render, to allow the stonewalling to breathe.
"The building itself is in extremely poor condition, however, its position on the corner of Mill Square is quite significant, and it is important that conservation and traditional methods and materials are used in the restoration of the building.
"The proposed conversion is suitable considering the use context and the proposed physical alterations are sympathetic to the building itself and its conservation area context.
"The current condition is extremely poor and we need to work quickly to ensure the building does not deteriorate further."
No objections have yet been lodged to the plans. Public comments will be available until Saturday, May 6.
You can view the full plans on the East Ayrshire Council planning portal, search for application 23/0158/PP.
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