PLANS have been lodged for fabric repairs to take place at a Helensburgh town centre premises, including works to its roof and stone exterior.
Bruce and Nicola Jamieson have lodged the proposal with Argyll and Bute Council for planning permission and listed building consent at the former Conservative Club at 38-40 Sinclair Street.
The ground floor of the premises was most recently owned by M&Co, with bakers Greggs having recently lodged a separate application to move into it. Mr and Mrs Jamieson are listed as owners of the first and second floors.
A decision from the council on the fabric repairs is expected by mid to late June, with the public able to view the plans and submit feedback.
A design and conservation statement by ZM Architecture said: “Designed by the firm of John Honeyman and Keppie, with the likely involvement of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the former Conservative Club at Sinclair Street is an outstanding example of the work of this internationally renowned architect.
“It is an early example of what became Mackintosh’s trademark of a complete and unified aesthetic across all parts of a building’s design.
“The scope of the contract comprises Helensburgh Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) grant eligible works for the fabric repair to the exterior of the tenement building incorporating slated roof works, lead work, stone works, cast iron goods, associated timber repairs and rot works to roof and rooflights. All works are in line with Historic Environment Scotland’s advisory standards of repair.
“38-40 Sinclair Street is a narrow three storey, three bay red sandstone building of Art Nouveau style. The front tenement is comprised of a residential dwelling to first floor and a commercial property to the second floor being the Mackintosh Club.
“There is a commercial unit to the ground floor. There is a link building at first floor accessed of the common stair well which leads to a rear hall.
“The rear hall, link building and roofs are all under separate ownership of the commercial premises and are not included as part of the works.”
To view the proposals and submit feedback, visit the council’s planning portal at argyll-bute.gov.uk and use the reference numbers 25/00642/PP and 25/00643/LIB.
