Historic rural pub to be transformed into homes in South Ayrshire
Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterAn idyllic rural pub got the go-ahead to be converted into three homes.Former landlord David Birrell won planning permission to transform the Stair Inn into the houses after 12 objections were lodged against the proposal.A single-storey extension is also part of the plans and every property will have a garden at the back.The historic inn, which also offered bed and breakfast, was on the market for £420,000 but failed to sell.It dates back to the 1700s.Councillors sitting on the East Ayrshire Council planning committee approved the application at a recent meeting.Eight people backed the proposals for the property.