Children's residential care home at 35 Howieshill Road, Cambuslang

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. The proposal is for the material change of use of the property from a guest house/former office to form a children’s residential care home (Class 8 residential installation), with some associated works. The proposed care home would accommodate up to 4 children, with one-to-one staffing levels proposed and two staff members generally working nightshift at the property.”

“To accommodate the proposed development, no external changes to the property are proposed save for the provision of parking spaces to the front and side of the building, within the curtilage of the property. Internally, 4 bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms would be formed, together with staff accommodation, office space, a kitchen, lounge, dining room, computer room and a family space/spare room. The garage space would be used for ancillary storage purposes.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site is located within an established residential area of Cambuslang. The property is bound by residential properties to the east, west and south, with residential properties also located to the north of the site, on the other side of Howieshill Road. It is also noted that Dunvegan Lodge Care Home is located to the west of the site.”

“The site consists of a two-storey detached dwelling with a rear garden and garage. Parking is to the front of the building within the curtilage of the property. Access to the property is from an existing access onto Howieshill Road. It is understood that the property’s last use was as a guest house, but that it has also previously been used as office accommodation.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. It is understood that the building has formally been used as both a guest house and as office accommodation. Planning consent was granted in 2008 for the erection of extensions to add capacity to the property, which was at the time operating as a guest house (CR/08/0053).”

“Planning consent was refused in 2025 for the change of use from a guest house (Class 7) to long-stay accommodation (P/25/0650). This application was refused as the proposal did not provide adequate living accommodation, facilities or amenity space for long stay occupation, based on the scale and form of accommodation proposed. It should be noted that this proposal was intended to provide long-stay accommodation for 8 people, with very limited communal living facilities.”

“It is considered that the principle of the development is acceptable and does not conflict with the development plan. In this respect, the proposal is for a residential care home for children, and an established residential area is a suitable location for this type of development.”

“Conclusion Given the above, it is considered that the change of use of this property to a children’s residential care home will have no significant adverse impact upon the amenity of neighbouring residents, upon the overall character and visual amenity of the area, upon road or public safety, or upon the environment and biodiversity.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, a total of sixteen representations (fifteen objections, one support) have been received. The issues raised are summarised as follows:-”

“Concerns that there are already care facilities nearby and that there would be an adverse cumulative impact upon the character of the street if a further care home was to open at this location • Concerns regarding the increase in vehicle movements and parking demand in the area generated by the proposed development and due to the proximity to other existing care facilities • Concerns regarding road safety on a street which has limited visibility close to the brow of a…”

“P/26/0264 for Change of Use of Former Guest House/Office to Children's Residential Care Home to Accommodate 4 Children (Class 8 Residential Institution), with Associated Works at 35 Howieshill Road, Cambuslang A report dated 3 August 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/26/0264 by K Coulter for the change of use of a former guest house/office to children's residential care home to accommodate 4 children…”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/26/0264 by K Coulter for the change of use of a former guest house/office to children's residential care home to accommodate 4 children (Class 8 residential institution), with associated works at 35 Howieshill Road, Cambuslang be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”