Plans to restore a derelict mansion beside a large landfill site in Polmont took a step forward as Falkirk Council granted planning permission to transform its former stable block into four houses.
Avondale House, near Polmont, has lain unused for many years and was badly damaged by a fire in 2017, which left it in a ruinous condition. But applicants Clarkstone Ltd say their vision is to restore the once magnificent house to its former glory, funding the project by building other housing in its large grounds, starting with the stable block conversion.
Planning officers agreed to this first phase of the project, as while the stables building is on green belt land, it will be converting a building that is already there.
