PLANS have been revealed for a community garden space to be set up on Luing, including polytunnels, sheds and pathways.

The site to the east of Cullipool is the subject of an application for planning permission by the Isle of Luing Community Trust.

Designs for the garden have been developed as part of an island-wide development framework exercise, and after consultation with the public.

Argyll and Bute Council planning officers are expected to rule on the application by mid-December, and the public can now view the plans and submit feedback.

A design statement by WT Architecture said: “The development framework sets out potential projects to encourage population growth and economic development, address climate change and coastal defence, promote sustainable living and a creative community and protect the special character of Luing’s landscape, ecology, history and culture.

“The community garden is to be created and tended by members of the community, with ongoing garden management carried out by an existing community garden group.

“The brief for Cullipool Community Garden is to provide space for growing of fruit, vegetables and other garden plants and flowers, a composting scheme, two polytunnels and spaces for the storage of gardening tools and equipment. Spaces for potential beekeeping are also included in the scheme.

“The garden is to offer space for both experienced and novice gardeners to gather and garden together and is to be accessible to a wide range of mobility levels.

“The intention was to create a community facility providing the opportunity for people to gather, keep active, produce food and increase biodiversity. Many private gardens on Luing are too small in scale to support food production.

“The community garden is proposed to help address these issues, providing opportunities for the low-carbon cultivation of fruits and vegetables and a socially inclusive activity that caters for those uncomfortable with attending other types of community activities.

“The garden was to be provided with accessible routes to key garden features such as the proposed poly tunnels and dedicated accessible parking. The garden activities were to be supported by inclusion of adequate storage space for tools and other equipment.”

The statement added: “Proposals include spaces, both internally and externally, where users can enjoy gardening activities throughout the year. This is particularly important given the exposed location of Cullipool village and the susceptibility of the site to harsh weather conditions.”

To view the plans and submit feedback to council officers, visit the authority’s planning portal at argyll-bute.gov.uk and use the reference number 24/01530/PP.