Hot food takeaway at 97B Main Street, Sauchie

What was proposed

The application sought to change a dance studio into a hot food takeaway and install a flue at a commercial unit on Main Street.

“CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL Report to Planning Committee Date of Meeting: 18 th June 2026 Subject: Application 26/00003/FULL for Planning Permission to change the use of a Dance Studio to a Hot Food Takeaway with the installation of a flue. Report by: Mark Stoddart, Planning Officer 1.0 Purpose 1.1.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The property is part of a terrace of commercial premises in an established centre, with rear access, parking and servicing arrangements.

“Background and Principle of Development 3.21. The proposal seeks to change the use of a vacant commercial unit, previously a dance studio, to a hot food takeaway with the installation of a flue. The property forms part of a terrace of commercial premises fronting Main Street and occupies a prominent position within an established commercial centre.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Environmental Health did not object in principle subject to technical ventilation and waste details, while Roads and Transportation had no objections.

“Consultations 3.6. Environmental Health Team - Did not object in principle to the proposed development but has advised that a detailed specification of the ventilation system should be submitted to the Council for its approval before the development commences on the site.”

Officer report

Objections and comments

Fourteen objections, one neutral comment and a 198-signature petition raised concerns about competition, overconcentration, noise, odours, traffic, disturbance, litter and losing the dance studio.

“Publicity and Representations 3.9. The application was publicised by a site notice, by neighbour notification letters, and in the Alloa Advertiser. A total of 15 representations have been received, including 14 objections to the proposed development and 1 neutral comment.”

“The loss of a community-focused facility such as a dance studio is also deeply concerning. Such venues provide important social, cultural, and recreational value, and their removal further diminishes the diversity and character of the village. Planning Authority Comments: the dance studio use lapsed in 2023 and it moved to a new premises at 109 Main Street, Sauchie. There is at least one other dance studio in Sauchie and three within Alloa.”

Officer report

People who spoke

The committee heard from the agent and three objectors, including one objector who joined through Teams.

Members considered an amendment

After hearing from officers and speakers, members adjourned to discuss an amendment requiring an approved waste management strategy before the takeaway opened.

“The meeting was adjourned about 10:20 am to discuss wording of an amendment. The meeting resumed at 10:33 am with 7 members in attendance.”

“That prior to the commencement of use as a hot food takeaway, a waste management strategy shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. This strategy shall include details of the arrangements for the safe storage and collection of waste, measures to prevent litter, odour and vermin. Reasons: the condition is in the interest of amenity and appropriate waste management.”

Minutes

The application was approved

The committee approved the application subject to the reported conditions and an additional waste management condition covering storage, collection, litter, odour and vermin.

“The Committee agreed to approve the application subject to the conditions listed in Appendix 1 and subject to the amendment with the additional condition namely:”

Minutes