Former Midlothian primary school in historic building to become day care centre
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A former primary school is to be turned into a day care centre for council and charitable organisations in Midlothian.
The Category-C listed Bonnyrigg Infant School building dates back to the 19th century and was most recently used as council offices but closed five years ago.
Now an application by Midlothian Council for Listed Building Consent to convert it into a new use has been given the go ahead by its planning authority.
The centre will support two new neighbouring buildings which are currently under construction and will provide extra care housing and a care home.
The school building will be turned into a day care service that will be shared between council services and third sector day care providers.
A report into the plans says the existing hall space within the building will be re-purposed as a gathering/social space for building users with offices in the bays at either end.
It says much of the work to convert the building has already been improved with changes to chimneys, external cladding. doors and windows proposed.
The former school is listed as a single storey building in Queen Anne style with an octagonal, domed bellcote with a weather vane to centre.
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