Historic Hurlford Church Hall roof to be replaced after fire

The Old Hall and Vestry areas on Main Road in Crookedholm will also undergo a series of external fabric repairs.

Submitted by the Church of Scotland General Trustees on December 15, the plans were approved with conditions on February 25.

The listed building, covering 0.05 hectares, will have its internal finishes, wall linings, and building service installations reinstated as part of the restoration work.

Other areas earmarked for repair and replacement include rainwater goods and external doors.

The planning approval, referencing the building's status as a listed structure, emphasised protection of its historical character and setting.

Among the conditions, developers have been given a three-year time limit to begin the work.

Detailed specifications for several building materials are required, including natural slates, cast iron rainwater pipework, and the new external doors, all needing to be approved by planners before work can begin.

They must match or be suitable for the building's listed status.

These materials must also be laid, installed, or hung before the building is back in use and maintained indefinitely to ensure the preservation of the structure's appearance and heritage value.

The council stated the development complied with all development plan policies.

The work, which is not seeking to create or alter any vehicle access routes, will not affect the church's existing parking space count of seven.

The building authorities acknowledged the presence of trees on and adjacent to the site.

To view the full application, go to East Ayrshire Council's planning portal and enter the reference 25/0622/PP.