12 flats at Site Of Former Ballgreen Hall, Glasgow Road, Strathaven

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. Planning permission is sought for the erection of 12 flats and associated works including the formation of access, car parking, landscaping and bin storage. The development would comprise a mix of 6 one-bedroom flats and 6 two-bedroom flats over 3 storeys.”

“Access to and from the site would be provided from Glasgow Road with a slight relocation of the existing junction location. Parking provision is set at 100% (12 spaces for 12 units). Two spaces are wheelchair-accessible and located adjacent to barrier- free entrances. A further space accessed directly off Glasgow Road is proposed to serve neighbouring property no.22 and allow the current parking situation for this property to continue as part of a separate agreement.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site, which previously occupied Ballgreen Community Hall fronts onto Glasgow Road in Strathaven. The site is bounded on both sides and to the rear by residential properties. The application site is located within the settlement boundary of Strathaven and within Strathaven Conservation Area.”

“The site formerly contained a flat roofed predominately brick built property containing a Community Hall and Library. Conservation Area Consent (P/23/1285) was granted for its demolition in December 2023 and the site has been cleared.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. Conservation Area consent (P/23/1285) was granted for the demolition of Ballgreen Community Hall in December 2023, and it was subsequently demolished.”

“Planning application (P/25/0626) for the erection of 12 flats (over 4 storeys) and associated works including the formation of access, car parking and landscaping was withdrawn in January 2026.”

“Conclusion It is noted that the site is specifically allocated in the Development Plan for residential development and on balance it is considered that the detailed design and layout of the proposal would not result in adverse amenity, environmental or safety impacts that would merit refusal of the application.”

“Framework 4 and is therefore considered appropriate for planning permission to be granted for the proposal subject to the attached conditions.”

“Consultations 6.1. Environmental Services – No objection subject to the imposition of standard advisory notes relating to noise and contamination. Response: Noted. Should planning permission be approved appropriate advisory notes could be attached to any decision issued.”

“Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services (Development Management) – No objection subject to the imposition of planning conditions pertaining to access, visibility, car parking layout, EV charging provision and construction management. Response: Noted. Should planning permission be approved appropriate planning conditions could be attached to any decision issued.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, 18 letters of representation have been received. The issues raised are summarised as follows:-”

“Insufficient car parking • Road safety issues • Strathaven has insufficient existing infrastructure • Design, height, materials balconies out of character with neighbouring properties and Strathaven conservation area • Overlooking/loss of privacy of existing residents • Loss of sunlight/daylight/heat to existing residents…”

“P/26/0008 for Erection of 12 Flats and Associated Works Including the Formation of Access, Car Parking and Landscaping at Site of Former Ballgreen Hall, Glasgow Road, Strathaven A report dated 16 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/26/0008 by South Lanarkshire Council for the erection of 12 flats and associated works including the formation of access, car parking and landscaping at the site of the…”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/26/0008 by South Lanarkshire Council for the erection of 12 flats and associated works including the formation of access, car parking and landscaping at the site of the former Ballgreen Hall, Glasgow Road, Strathaven be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”