Upgrades to the lighting at Broughty Castle are being planned by Dundee City Council.
The external lighting on the centuries-old castle has not been operational for some time.
In a design statement drafted by the local authority, they say this “detracts from the significance of the structure” when its dark. It also presents “potential security issues”.
Under the plans, the existing ‘end of life’ ground mounted external lighting would be replaced and new protective cages installed.
The new lighting will be mounted in the same locations on existing concrete plinths and will be low energy.
It comes amid uncertainly over the future of the castle continuing as a museum, with operators Leisure and Culture Dundee proposing to shut the attraction.
Dundee FC decision day
Meanwhile, plans from Dundee FC to create a new training complex at Riverside Drive look set to be approved.
An application seeking permission for the proposals was lodged with Dundee City Council earlier this year.
The proposed complex will be built and managed by the Dundee FC Community Trust and be available to the wider community.
Dundee owners Dark Blue Property Holdings have matched funding secured through the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund with help from the Scottish FA.
A decision will be made by the local authority’s planning committee on Monday, with council chiefs recommending approval.
Cycling track plans submitted
A planning application has formally been submitted to create a cycling track at Dundee’s new East End Community Campus.
Proposals for a 125m pump track to be created at the £100m school were first unveiled earlier this month.
It’s being paid for, in part, though a £100,000 investment from Sport Scotland and Scottish Cycling’s Facilities Fund.
The proposed cycling facility will be free to use in the evenings and at weekends.
City centre attic flats
The attic of a category C-listed building in Dundee city centre could be converted into two apartments.
An application submitted by Brechin-based AK Enterprise Ltd outlined plans to repurpose a vacant floor at 9 Commercial Street.
If approved, the attic level flats will be returned to their former condition by introducing alterations, including the addition of a box dormer.
One flat will be a two-bedroom property, whilst the other will be a “spacious one-bedroom studio apartment”.
Here are the links to the planning papers for the Dundee applications
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