Outdoor seating and snack van at 136 Union Street, Larkhall

“Change of use of the rear yard to create an outdoor seating area, including the siting of a mobile snack van for a temporary period of five years (retrospective)”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. The site has no relevant planning history.”

“Consultations 6.1. Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services – No objection to the proposal. Response: Noted.”

“Environmental Services – No objection to the proposal. Response: Noted.”

“Representation(s) 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement published in the Lanark Gazette in respect of this application, a total of nine objections and 42 representations in support have been received. The issues raised are summarised as follows:-”

“Material Considerations • Concerns regarding privacy. • Concerns regarding available parking for local residents. • Concerns regarding noise generated by this use. • Not an appropriate site for a snack van.”

“Planning permission is hereby granted for a temporary period only and shall cease to have effect five years from the date of this consent (the 'cessation date').”

“Within two months of the cessation date, the application site shall be cleared of all works and development approved under the terms of this permission (including any subsequent ancillary works, infrastructure, fixtures, fittings and any temporary developments permitted under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992).”

“P/25/0918 for Change of Use of the Rear Yard to Create an Outdoor Seating Area, Including the Siting of a Mobile Snack Van for a Temporary Period of 5 Years (Retrospective) at 136 Union Street, Larkhall A report dated 16 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/25/0918 by Station Bistro Limited/Town Bistro Larkhall for the change of use of the rear yard to create an outdoor seating area, including…”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/0918 by Station Bistro Limited/Town Bistro Larkhall for the change of use of the rear yard to create an outdoor seating area, including the siting of a mobile snack van for a temporary period of 5 years (retrospective) at 136 Union Street, Larkhall be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”