Green light for Girvan community park space

South Ayrshire Council planners have approved proposals to create a new multi-purpose community park in the heart of Girvan.

- PAUL BEHAN

Ayrshire Post previously revealed that the site of the former Vogue Cinema and bingo hall had been earmarked for the exciting development.

Now the proposals have been given the green light under delegated powers. And the plan is to create a public realm space on vacant land at 89 Dalrymple Street.

'Palace Park' is the provisional name given to the project.

The plan is to establish a "relaxing space" and a "retreat" in the centre of Girvan, provide a nod to the town's history with the former Art Deco cinema, host market stalls and festivities, showcase the work of local artists and much more.

Agents in the proposals were Glasgow-based LDA Design.

In their design statement the firm said: "This land covers a gap site once housing a cinema building, latterly used as a bingo hall.