Former Dumbarton pub, The Keep, could be turned into flats

The Keep on Castlehill Road could be turned into five rental apartments under plans lodged with West Dunbartonshire Council last month.

The application seeks consent to convert and refurbish the building into residential accommodation.

Former Dumbarton pub could be turned into flats under new plans (Image: Google Maps)

The former bar is comprised over two levels with a rental flat already in use in relation to a hot food takeaway unit next door.

In support of their application, the agent says the building is not in a good condition and is now redundant from its use as a public house.

In addition, it is noted that "many" attempts have been made over recent years to operate the building as a pub but that it "just doesn't work in this location and in today's climate."

Without a viable alternative, the agent says the building is at risk of gradually deteriorating and becoming a derelict shell.

(Image: West Dunbartonshire Council Planning Portal)

Proposal for the building include the formation of three flats on the ground floor, two of which will have two bedrooms and the third with only one bedroom.

On the first floor, an internal courtyard would be created alongside the remaining flats.

In their application, the agent, GH Architcts Ltd, argues that agreeing to the plan would help relieve some of the housing pressures currently faced in Dumbarton.

She said: "The development contributes toward increasing housing choice and supply within an accessible urban location.

"Smaller flatted units are particularly important in meeting changing housing needs and improving affordability and flexibility within the local housing market.

"The proposal therefore supports broader housing strategy objectives across West Dunbartonshire."