Members of Moray Council’s planning & regulatory services committee approved the application by local retailers, Grampian Furnishers, at a public hearing this morning.

The application received three objections, which were detailed in a report to councillors.

However the planning committee upheld the recommendation of Moray Council officers that permission should be granted for the demolition of Waulkmill House and outbuildings, building of the two-storey furniture showroom with café, which extends to almost 3,000m2, and parking for 110 cars.