£27m mental health centre approved in Dumfries

Planning approval has been given for a £27m mental health centre near the Crichton Hospital in Dumfries.

The proposed 85-bed unit at Midfield Park on Bankend Road has been designed to replace existing facilities – which are now said to be outdated.

There had been objections about a possible increase in traffic on already congested routes in the area.

Councillors approved the plans with a condition that more overspill parking is provided as part of the development.