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.
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