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Bruan Free Church (Former), Bruan
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved. © Copyright and database right 2025. Public Sector Viewing Terms
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Bruan Free Church (Former)
Other Name(s)
Bruan Mission Chapel (Former)
Address
Bruan
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
856
Listing Category
Unlisted
OS Grid Ref
ND 3134 3954
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
Description
Simple rectangular-plan church in rubble and slate with a stone bellcote over the east gable. Round-arched traceried windows sit at each of the long elevations.
Appears on the 1st edition (six inch series) OS map as Free Church with a school sited towards the north of the church boundary.
Appears on the 1st edition (six inch series) OS map as Free Church with a school sited towards the north of the church boundary.
Building Dates
Mid 19th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Ruinous
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
December 1991, 2/10/2013
Development History
December 1991: External inspection reveals the church to be in use as a store but to be deteriorating with the beginnings of slate slippage. December 1996: Planning Permission is granted for conversion into a dwelling. February 2000: Local planners report that conversion has not commenced.
June 2011: A member of the public advises Bruan Church is now for sale, offers over £89,000 through Young Robertson & Co. The building is advised to be in much the same condition as the last site visit.
4 September 2012: The property is noted as currently being under offer.
2 October 2013: External inspection finds there has been considerable slate loss resulting in several large holes in the roof. The site is secured but no recent maintenance is in evidence.
3 January 2014: Full Planning Permission for conversion of church to house with formation of parking and new vehicular access onto the A9, was conditionally approved April 2013 ref: 13/01580/FUL.
21 September 2017: A member of the public advises the property is currently roofless. Condition moved to Ruinous.
25 August 2022: The property is currently being marketed for sale through South Forrest Solicitors and Estate Agents at offers over £75,000 as at 25 August 2022.
12 January 2023: Property remains under marketing for sale.
2 February 2024: The property is no longer being marketed for sale.
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining on ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Beaton (1996), p22; Gifford (1992), p108.
Online Resources
Classification
Churches and Chapels
Original Entry Date
11-DEC-91
Date of Last Edit
02/02/2024
