A disused toilet block in a Powys village could be transformed into a restaurant and takeaway if plans get the green light.

E Sullivan of Talyllyn, near Brecon, has lodged plans with Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority (BBNPA) planners to change the use of the public conveniences in Llangorse to an A3 restaurant use.

The proposal includes re-roofing the building, as well as installing new windows and doors, timber wall cladding and an external decked seating area.

Planning agent Naomi Law of Barry Tomlinson Architectural Services Limited explained the proposal in a planning statement.

Ms Law said: “The building has been empty and disused for many years, and a new owner has plans to re-purpose the building as a restaurant, including takeaway service.

“The site lies in the centre of Llangorse village.

“The recent development of a new primary school and a community shop adjacent to the site has improved the appearance on the approach to the village, but the disused toilets remain an eyesore in a prominent location in the village.

“The development has the potential to improve the whole character of the village.”

Ms Law explained that the former toilets are 100 metres away from the open countryside.

Ms Law said: “Nearby, Llangorse Common and Lake is an important recreational area for residents and visitors alike, and two large campsites are a popular base for holidaymakers.

“These visitors make an important contribution to the viability of businesses in the village.”

Ms Law continued: “The toilets building is typical of public conveniences of the late twentieth century, being a simple rectangular plan of concrete blockwork, rendered and painted.

“The roof is covered with felt.

“Separate entrances give access for male, female and disabled users.

“The building is functional but dilapidated, and complete renovation is needed for a new use.”

Ms Law added that parking is available “for at least six cars” in the car park next to the toilets, and there are other parking spaces nearby at the community centre and school.

Ms Law said: “The development will regenerate a prominent building in the village, creating a commercial opportunity which will benefit the community and the local area economically using the resources available.

“There will be minimal impact in planning terms due to the scale of the development and appearance of the converted building.”

The consultation on the plans is set to end on November 30.