Cafe proposed at Belladrum floristry studio near Kiltarlity
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Plans have been submitted to convert a workshop into a cafe at East Belladrum Farm near Kiltarlity.
The application has been lodged with Highland Council in connection with Wild Gorse Studio, a floristry design studio, based in one of the adjoining workshops.
The applicant is Julia Kirk who has a background in creative arts and traditional floristry and established the Highland Flower School on Belladrum Estate, holding space for future floral artists to grow in knowledge and artistry.
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The cafe, which is intended to compliment the studio and proposed new shop, will be focused on sustainability using local growers and suppliers.
No changes are proposed to the outside of the building.
A supporting statement states the cafe will offer cold and hot drinks and a simple food offering of freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and cakes.
There will be minimal hot food limited to a daily soup and occasionally baked potato or toasted panini.
There will be some on-site baking of breads, cakes and scones and preparation of plant-based ingredients and some cooked/cured meats only.
There will be no raw meat or fish handling and no deep frying.
Council officers have noted the the workshop had been used recently by a woodworker and have asked for further details which may have resulted in land contamination and for the history of the building.
Environmental health officers have said they have no objections subject to various conditions.
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