Plans submitted for Poundland in Elgin
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Plans have been submitted for the refurbishment of Poundland’s building in the centre of Elgin.
The B-listed site has been clad in scaffolding since May 2018, forcing traffic to travel up Batchen Street.
The plans submitted to Moray Council propose it continues as a retail outlet.
However there will also be modern flats in the upper floors and at the rear along North Street.
Water seeping in through the roof over many years significantly weakened the building, leading to fears that parts might collapse.
Poundland, which originally leased Victorian era building, bought it last year.
Ben Wall, the company's head of portfolio management, said it was the first property Poundland has owned during its 30 years of trading.
He added: "We're delighted to have worked closely with Moray Council, firstly to acquire the freehold of our store in Elgin and now to get to today's planning submission.
"It's a major milestone in our efforts to address the structural issues in such an important building to the town and also provide homes that support central Elgin as a place to live, as well as shop and work."
Moray council leader Graham Leadbitter said: "It is good to see progress on this iconic building, and the positive engagement from the business to get to this point.
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