Council planners have given the green light to a facelift proposal at Girvan Train Station.
Network Rail previously unveiled plans to reintroduce a replacement canopy at the site.
And they submitted an application to South Ayrshire Council, seeking Listed Building consent to enable the replacement works to go ahead.
Now the plans have been approved, work will begin to erect a replacement canopy at the historic Art Deco building.
Also involved in the proposals are IDP Architects LLP who revealed that Girvan Station, a Category B listed building, is “notable” for being the “only Art Deco style building in Scotland’s Railway.”
The overall aim is to “replicate” the previous structure while “addressing challenges” and “enhancing longevity and functionality” at the station.
In their proposals IDP Architects said: “This proposal aims to reinstate the canopy as close to a like-for-like basis as possible.
“Other design factors to consider are proposing materials that provide enhanced longevity, minimise disruptions to the existing façade, noncombustible, aesthetically pleasing and in keeping with the existing building.”
The architects also say that the new canopy will remain “in keeping” with the previous canopy.
They added: “The proposed reinstatement of the canopy aims to preserve the architectural heritage of the station while addressing structural and maintenance concerns. By utilising modern materials and design techniques, the new canopy will not only replicate the aesthetic appeal but also improve longevity, ensuring continued serviceability for years to come.”
The plans will also incorporate making good the brickwork, new render and paintwork.
In approving the plan council papers said: “The proposed replacement canopy differs in dimensions from the original in that it is approximately 400mm shorter than the original, supporting documentation within the application submission states this is warranted in order to comply with structural calculations.
“The other notable design change over the original canopy is the use of more modern lightweight materials; these have been chosen to provide enhanced longevity and increase safety, and to minimise disruption to the existing fabric of the listed building while achieving an aesthetically pleasing replica of the original feature.”
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