PLANS have been lodged to transform Ayr's shorefront bandstand to create "the feeling of an auditorium".

Proposals have been lodged by South Ayrshire Council, through Ayr-based firm Denham Youd.

The planning applications seeks to make alterations to the existing bandstand, erect a new canopy, create wing walls with shelter and seating, and general hard landscaping.

A planning statement said: “The site is very exposed to the prevailing south-westerly wind and there is roads on all three sides.

"To ensure we create a sense of place, the immediate surrounding context of the bandstand should be improved, hand in hand with the bandstand.

“We have taken note that security and vandalism are an issue with the existing structure.

(Image: Denham Youd) “There is a variety of street furniture on the site, which is a result of functionality. We would like to carefully incorporate street furniture into the new design.”

The local authority is hoping that the space can be used for more public events, to create a better space for live music and performances.

The statement adds: “South Ayrshire Council are seeking to improve the functionality and usability of the Bandstand and St. Germain-En-Laye Gardens with the aim of utilising the space for public events. The brief is to work with the existing structure.

“The bandstand is of important cultural significance to the community and has a history as children’s theatre and as a space for live music/ performance.”

The full plans can be viewed on South Ayrshire Council's planning portal using reference 24/00822/APP.