A property in Aberdeen city centre which has been vacant for almost two years could be turned into ten new flats if plans are approved.
The site of 15 Bon Accord Crescent used to be occupied by offices but has been empty since they closed their doors in June 2015.
Since then the owner has attempted to let out the category-B listed site but no interest has been shown in either buying or renting the spot.
But now Alan Grant Developments has applied for permission to convert the building into a block of ten flats.
A statement produced by Neil Rothnie Architects said this was the only alternative to the site falling into “disrepair.”
It said: “Residential use is the only realistic use for this property.
“The alternative is that this building will remain vacant for the foreseeable future and beyond, it will find no use and will fall into disrepair and create a very negative impression of the city centre.”
There would be no space for residents to park and developers hope the site’s close proximity to Union Street would solve this problem.
The statement said: “The building as it exists has a car park which can accommodate 12 cars.
“The proposal is to remove the parking and restore back to garden ground to form a car free development.
“The site is within walking distance of Union Street which is in turn served by bus routes to all other areas of Aberdeen and beyond.”
The statement added that the building of homes fitted in with current policy towards the city centre.
It said: “The application along with other interventions will cumulatively bring more people to live in the city centre which is consistent with current aspirations.”