Religious group get permission to open new Ayr church and soup kitchen

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A religious group has been granted permission to set up a new place of worship in Ayr.The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Fountain of Living Water Ayr, submitted plans for a change of use to a ground floor unit at Luath House, in the town’s New Road.The group wanted to buy the property, then convert the ground floor office space within Luath House and use it as their new place of worship.Now that the plans have been approved, the group will also use their new base to provide hot food to the needy.Representing the RCCG Fountain of Living Water Ayr in their planning application was Graham and Sibbald Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants.The property was put on the market in December 2019, but since then attracted only three viewings.It is understood that none of the viewings resulted in offers for the property in its current use.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 their application Graham and Sibbald said: “The selling party’s agent has commented that demand for this type of office accommodation is currently low.“The applicant’s offer for the property is conditional on obtaining a Change of Use for the ground floor for the proposed purpose.

This is regarded to currently be the only feasible way for the premises to remain in an active use.”The agents also said: “The proposals would allow the new owner of the building to operate a church from