High Street home plans in spotlight
PLANS to transform two key Dingwall town centre sites into housing will go on display early next month – and residents have been urged to come down and view the proposals for themselves.
Under the proposals, the former Picture House and the council offices in Ross House will be converted into residential use.
And a special drop-in event will take place on Monday, August 6 in Dingwall Town Hall from 2pm to 7pm to give people the opportunity to look over the plans for the two High Street properties and to hear more about the proposed work.
The Ross House project is being led by Highland Council, which has plans to redevelop the site into flats for rent.
If the Ross House proposals go ahead then they will be a mixture of one and two bedroom homes, with those on the ground floor suitable for tenants with varying needs.
The redevelopment of the Picture House, meanwhile, is being led by Ark Estates and the Highland Housing Alliance in conjunction with Highland Council. There will be a range of one and two bedroom flats for both mid-market rent and affordable rent.
During the event, which will take place in the Lower Hall, drawings and plans will be on display and representatives from Highland Council’s housing team, Ark Estates and the Highland Housing Alliance will be on-hand to answer any questions.
Ross and Cromarty civic leader and Dingwall and Seaforth ward councillor, Margaret Paterson, urged people to come along and learn more about the projects.
She added: "Providing more quality new affordable homes is a priority for the council and both buildings which are in the heart of our town certainly need a new lease of life.
"This drop-in event is a great chance for people to come along and find out more about the proposals so I hope folk take up the opportunity and come to meet and speak to the teams and look over the plans."
