Seafood facility extensions at Thistle Seafoods Goldie Road Bothwell Park Industrial Estate Uddingston

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. Planning permission is sought for the erection of side and rear extensions to the existing manufacturing and distribution facility which includes the installation of a noise barrier, the formation of vehicular turning areas, the reconfiguration of the car park and associated works at Thistle Seafoods, Goldie Road, Bothwell Park Industrial Estate, Uddingston.”

“The proposal relates to the erection of a large side extension to accommodate cold storage, a plant room and a distribution hub with integrated loading bays. The proposal also includes a number of smaller extensions to the rear to accommodate a storage area, packaging store, distribution hub and a chilled area. The proposed development will allow for the reconfiguration of the layout of the existing facility.”

“The application site accommodates an industrial facility, which has been operated by Thistle Seafoods since 2022. This facility manufactures chilled and frozen seafood products and over 300 people are employed at the site. The use of the site is long established and it has been operating as a seafood processing facility (previously Dawnfresh Seafoods) since it opened in 1993.”

“The site is enclosed to the north by the residential properties of Coalburn Park and Oakbank Crescent. To the east the site is enclosed by the residential properties at Oakbank Crescent, an industrial unit and further by the M74. There are further industrial units to the south and west.”

“Policies 1 and 2 of the adopted Local Development Plan and National Planning Framework 4 encourage sustainable economic growth and regeneration, a move towards a low carbon economy, the protection of the natural and historic environment and mitigation against the impacts of climate change. The proposal will provide significant economic investment and growth in an established facility which provides employment within South Lanarkshire.”

“Policy 15 of the adopted Local Development Plan seeks to ensure that development considers, and where appropriate, mitigates the resulting impacts of traffic growth. In this regard, the proposal relates to an established industrial site which links to the M74, a key transport route of economic significance. In addition, Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services consider that the proposal is acceptable in terms of access, parking, and road safety issues.”

“Consultations 6.1. Environmental Services - Following a detailed review and request for further information relating to the Noise Impact Assessment, have no objection to the proposal, subject to conditions and advisory notes. These include adhering to the recommendations of the submitted Noise Impact Assessment, noise limits, the installation of an acoustic barrier, commercial waste management and construction noise. Response: Noted.”

“Roads Flood Risk Management - No objection to the proposal. Response: Noted.”

“Environmental Matters • Concern regarding vibrations from the equipment at the site and impact on neighbouring properties • We currently have to have all our windows closed which face onto the facility • There is currently an issue with rats and seagulls and increased waste at the site will exacerbate these issues • The submitted Noise Impact Assessment has critical omissions and does not provide a credible assessment • The revised Noise Impact Assessment does not…”

“Other Matters Raised • A robust SUDS strategy has not been submitted • The development will reduce the value of nearby properties • This expansion will bring no community benefit • The removal of trees and bushes at this site has had an impact on wildlife • The waste and water systems will be unable to cope with the increased industrial demand • The development should move to another more suitable site • The owners already operate a site at Bellshill and it would be more…”

“P/25/0825 for Erection of Side and Rear Extensions to Existing Manufacturing and Distribution Facility Including Installation of Noise Barrier, Formation of Vehicular Turning Areas, Reconfiguration of Car Park and Associated Works at Thistle Seafoods, Goldie Road, Bothwell Park Industrial Estate, Uddingston A report dated 3 August 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/25/0825 by Thistle Seafoods for the…”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/0825 by Thistle Seafoods for the erection of side and rear extensions to an existing manufacturing and distribution facility including installation of noise barrier, formation of vehicular turning areas, reconfiguration of car park and associated works at Thistle Seafoods, Goldie Road, Bothwell Park Industrial Estate, Uddingston be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”