An Angus congregation is at odds with local historians and community leaders over its plans for an eco-church.
Monifieth Parish Church wants to knock down the existing overspill building on High School and replace it with a 21st century facility.
The site is currently home to a dilapidated period church hall that formerly belonged to South Church.
Monifieth supported three kirks until the congregations voted in favour of a union between Panmure, South Church and St Rule’s in 2007.
None of the three period church buildings which are still in use were deemed fit for purpose and it was decided further evaluation should be given to the idea of a new, modern church.
Monifieth Local History Society has now written to Angus Council after unanimously agreeing to object to the proposed demolition of “one of the last remaining historic buildings left in Monifieth.”
Monifieth Community Council has also raised significant concerns about the potential impact on traffic flow and parking.
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