Royal Hotel 4 Albert Place Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AG

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01663/LIB Awaiting decision

  Royal Hotel 4 Albert Place Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AG

  Conversion and change of use of upper floors of former hotel, comprising full internal fit out from shell and fabric repairs, including paint removal, stone repair, re-roofing works and installation of new windows, to form 12 residential units. Shopfront alterations comprising new frontages, infrastructure and landlord shell works and removal of two cross wall chimneys

  Submitted 21 Sep 2026

1. 21 Sep 2026

   Received by Argyll and Bute

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Royal Hotel 4 Albert Place Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 9AG

  26/01663/LIB Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

  Conversion and change of use of upper floors of former hotel, comprising full internal fit out from shell and fabric repairs, including paint removal, stone repair, re-roofing works and installation of new windows, to form 12 residential units. Shopfront alterations comprising new frontages, infrastructure and landlord shell works and removal of two cross wall chimneys

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

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

  22/02580/PP Submitted 19 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  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

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 35 docs

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

  22/02581/LIB Submitted 19 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  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

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 24 docs

• Land Adjacent To Albert Place Car Park East Princes Street Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute

  23/01449/PP Submitted 26 Jul 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of a top up tap for water bottles

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 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

• 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