Fire-hit mansion’s pool house could be reinstated and Andy Murray’s Cromlix Hotel given green light for renovations

New proposals seek to reinstate the derelict garden pavilion and pool at Argaty House, near Doune, which was gutted by a tragic fire in 2011. A new road at Stirling’s film studio site has been approved, a jetty proposal in Lochearnhead has been lodges and a city centre burger restaurant is one step closer to opening.

Welcome back to Planning Ahead, our regular round-up of the latest planning proposals being considered or approved across Stirlingshire.

Argaty House, near Doune was gutted by a tragic fire in 2011.

Now, under new proposals, its derelict garden pavilion and pool could be brought back into use as part of a holiday accommodation.

And Sir Andy Murray’s Cromlix Hotel has received the go ahead to make alterations for new accommodation on the first floor.

Forthside Way road approved

A new road plan with junctions, draining and pedestrian crossings and footpaths at Forthside Way has been approved.

The proposals will meet the needs of the Skoda showroom and the film studio development.

A new loch deck and jetty could be built in Lochearnhead.

Jill Thomson of Lavender Cottage has submitted plans to add the platform to the car parking area of the house, with steps descending to above water level.

The jetty would enable the family to access the loch safely with a canoe and paddleboard as the banking is covered with rocks and brambles. A new burger restaurant in Stirling has been given the go ahead for signage.

Chilo’s, on Cowane Street, was granted permission to use “trough lighting” to illuminate the shop front.

The lighting method will, according to Stirling Council, ensure light is not shining onto the adjacent public road and ensure the safety of road users. Changes to caravan park toilets approved

The toilet block building at Witches Craig Caravan and Camping Park will be altered and extended.

The plans include blocking up old windows and doors and installing new ones, as well as some changes to the walls.

Cromlix renovations approved

Sir Andy Murray has received the green light to begin works at the Cromlix Hotel.

The Victorian mansion, built on land near Kinbuck, was bought by the tennis star in 2013.

He and wife Kim took over the management of the hotel in 2023.

New works, which include filling stair voids, creating access for maintenance and removing four non-load bearing partition walls, have been given the go ahead.