Dental practice extension at 13 Whitemoss Road, East Kilbride

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. The proposal seeks a change of use of the existing dwellinghouse to form an extension of the adjoining dental practice. The existing, established dental practice operating from the adjacent semi-detached property at 15 Whitemoss Road is proposed to be expanded to provide two additional dental surgeries, facilitating the delivery of specialist dental services and accommodating additional dental equipment.”

“Externally, the proposed alterations include the replacement of the existing front door with a window on the southwest (front) elevation, and the replacement of an existing door with a window on the northwest elevation of the rear extension.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site comprises a traditional semi-detached, one and a half storey dwelling located at 13 Whitemoss Road, within the settlement boundary of East Kilbride. The property fronts onto Whitemoss Road to the southwest and is bounded by residential properties to the northwest and northeast. To the southeast, the other half of the semi-detached building is the applicant’s existing dental practice at 15 Whitemoss Road.”

“The site is located within a predominantly residential area in close proximity to, and within walking distance of East Kilbride Town Centre and the Village Local Centre. The area is also well served by public transport, with bus routes accessible nearby.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. P/25/0926 - Use of dwellinghouse as dental practice (Class 1A) and associated external alterations. This application from last year was withdrawn at the applicant’s request to allow them to amend proposals to try and address the concerns of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services.”

“The proposal would also create a small number of new full-time employment opportunities, contributing positively to the local economy. The site is located within an established residential area where dental practices are generally considered acceptable uses.”

“Given the nature of the use, which would operate during daytime hours, and having regard to the limited increase in activity associated with the proposal, it is not considered that the development would give rise to an unacceptable level of noise or disturbance to neighbouring residential properties.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, a total of 51 objections has been received (41 of which were submitted from the same email address albeit providing different names and postal addresses). The issues raised are summarised as follows:-”

“The potential for increased traffic generation associated with the proposed development. • Insufficient parking provision. • Matters relating to road safety, particularly in respect of increased vehicle movements and parking behaviour. • Loss of local housing stock arising from the proposed change of use. • The potential for overlooking of the property to the rear. • The potential for noise and disturbance arising from the use. • The risk of surface water flooding.”

“P/25/1545 for Use of House as Dental Practice (Class 1A) and Associated External Alterations at 13 Whitemoss Road, East Kilbride A report dated 16 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/25/1545 by Avondale Dental for the use of a house as a dental practice (Class 1A) and associated external alterations at 13 Whitemoss Road, East Kilbride.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1545 by Avondale Dental for the use of a house as a dental practice (Class 1A) and associated external alterations at 13 Whitemoss Road, East Kilbride be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”

“That before the development hereby approved is completed or brought into use the hedge foliage along the boundary of the site should be reduced to no more than 1.05m in height and thereafter maintained at this height.”

“That prior to the commencement of works on site, parking area drainage design details that prevent surface water and deleterious material from draining onto the public road shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.”