New banking hub plan for Ayrshire town is approved

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Plans to reintroduce high street banking to Troon have been approved.The town currently has no traditional banking facilities.The last remaining one, the Bank of Scotland branch in Templehill, closed in September.However, plans were drawn up last year to introduce a new bank ‘hub’ in the town’s Ayr Street.A planning application was submitted to South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for a change of use to an empty retail unit and transform it into the new hub.Now the proposals have been green lighted and the new hub will operate at 11 Ayr Street, Troon.A company called JLL are behind the plan and they acted on behalf of applicants UK Finance Ltd.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.In a supporting statement JLL said: “At a time when local banking facilities are closing, the banking hub offers an alternative facility for the community.“Provision of a banking hub within the ‘retail core’ of an established town centre would constitute sustainable development.“Additionally, the proposed development would contribute to the vitality of the high street, bringing a currently vacant retail unit into a use which will attract people to the town centre, increasing footfall in the local area.”Opening hours of the hub will be 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, although there “may be scope” in the longer term to operate on Saturdays.No start date has been confirmed as yet.JLL said: