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3 Watergate Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AB

Granted Argyll and Bute 25/00847/NMA Amendments

Works: New dwelling Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Amendment to Planning Permission 22/02580/PP for alterations and change of use of former hotel/self-catering apartments (Class 7) to flatted dwellings (sui generis) incorporating an increase in the number of units from five to six and a revision to the type of new windows

As published by the council, reference 25/00847/NMA

Application record

Reference
25/00847/NMA
Category
Amendments
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Application Approved
Received
21 May 2025
Validated
23 May 2025
Decided
27 Aug 2026
Ward
Isle Of Bute
Parish
Bute Community Council
Decision by
Local Delegated Decision
Postcode
PA20 9AB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Argyll and Bute register

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/00851/LIB Granted

    3 Watergate Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AB

    Alterations to building in association with the conversion of former hotel/self-catering apartments to six flatted dwellings including new internal lift; installation of replacement windows, rooflights and entrance door; and removal of external escape staircase (amendment to scheme approved under Listed Building Consent 22/02581/LIB relative to upgrading works and external window replacement)

    Decided 27 Aug 2026
  • 22/02580/PP Granted

    3 Watergate Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AB

    Alterations and change of use of former hotel/self-catering apartments (Class 7) to five flatted dwellings (sui generis) including installation of replacement windows, rooflights and entrance door and removal of external escape staircase

    Decided 6 Apr 2023 Full applications
  • 22/02581/LIB Granted

    3 Watergate Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AB

    Alterations to building in association with the conversion of former hotel/self-catering apartments to five flatted dwellings including new internal lift; installation of replacement windows, rooflights and entrance door; and removal of external escape staircase

    Decided 13 Apr 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 May 2025

    Received by Argyll and Bute

  2. 23 May 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 5 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 27 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Application Approved

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What this grant of permission means

Argyll and Bute granted permission on 27 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About amendment applications

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 3 Watergate Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AB

    25/00851/LIB Submitted 22 May 2025 50 yards away

    Alterations to building in association with the conversion of former hotel/self-catering apartments to six flatted dwellings including new internal lift; installation of replacement windows, rooflights and entrance door; and removal of external escape staircase (amendment to scheme approved under Listed Building Consent 22/02581/LIB relative to upgrading works and external window replacement)

    Granted New dwelling Loft or dormer +1

  • 27 Watergate Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AB

    25/01949/CONAC Submitted 24 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~2 Feb

    Demolition of building

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition

  • 7 And 9 Castle Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute

    23/01704/LIB Submitted 28 Aug 2023 50 yards away

    Alterations to building in association with the conversion of commercial offices to short-term letting accommodation

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 19 docs

  • 7 And 9 Castle Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute

    23/01703/PP Submitted 28 Aug 2023 50 yards away

    Conversion and change of use of commercial offices to short-term letting accommodation

    Granted Full applications 33 docs

  • Bute House Guest House 4 West Princes Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AF

    23/01008/LIB Submitted 23 May 2023 50 yards away

    Internal and external alterations (including removal of UPVC windows and installation of new timber sash and case windows) in association with the conversion of hotel to form three studios and six apartments for use as short-term holiday letting units

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Windows or glazing 21 docs
    Several homes

  • Bute House Guest House 4 West Princes Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AF

    23/01007/PP Submitted 23 May 2023 50 yards away

    Alterations (including removal of UPVC windows and installation of new timber sash and case windows) and change of use of hotel to form three studios and six apartments for use as short-term holiday letting units

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 29 docs
    Several homes

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    2 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01746/NMA Awaiting decision

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    Received 30 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01687/NMA Awaiting decision

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    Received 23 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01628/NMA Granted

    7 Kilduskland Drive Ardrishaig Argyll And Bute PA30 8HS

    Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 25/00414/PP - (Erection of replacement roof to rear extension, erection of canopy to new entrance door, various alterations to existing dwellinghouse and replacement of balcony protective barrier) - removal of front elevation canopy, no new front elevation openings, change to rear openings and roof change to the existing rear extension. No replacement balustrade to balcony

    16 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01658/NMA Decided

    Riverhill Courtyard West Princes Street Helensburgh Argyll And Bute G84 8TD

    Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission (22/00303/PP) - External alterations to existing beer garden and bin store area, including installation of pergola/covered canopy structure, timber fencing with decorative trellis and louvre infill, gates and replacement hardstanding area) small change of the pergola dimensions and replacement of the approved retractable roof to a fixed polycarbonate roof

    Received 18 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Amendments