Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services

Consideration was given to a report asking members to endorse the submission of a pre-application to consider the potential demolition and redevelopment of the Former Rothesay Academy site that was closed in 2007 following the development of the new school.

Decision

The Bute and Cowal Area Committee:

1.    noted the lack of a viable redevelopment option for the former Rothesay Academy despite the property being marketed and available for over a decade;

2.    noted the interest from Fyne Homes to create a masterplan for the redevelopment of the site along with their adjacent site to create new homes for the area; and

3.    endorsed officers to submit a pre-application to consider the potential demolition and redevelopment of the site and confirm this approach reflects the views of the area committee and the wider community for the future of this site.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services dated 30 October 2023, submitted)