Short-term flat let at 161 Castlemilk Road, Rutherglen
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by South Lanarkshire Planning Committee on 27 Jan 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed changing a flatted dwelling into a short-term let, with no external changes or other development.
“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. The proposal relates to the change of use of a flatted dwelling to a short-term let. No external changes or other development is proposed. The applicant has provided a supporting statement in relation to the proposed short-term accommodation use.”
Officer report
The site
The site is an upper-floor cottage flat in a four-in-a-block building, sharing its site with the adjacent flat but having its own entrance.
“Site Description 2.1. The application site relates to an upper-floor ‘cottage flat’ at 161 Castlemilk Road, Rutherglen within a ‘four-in-a-block’ building. The property is accessed by a pathway, bounded by hedging delineating the front of the site from the streetscape.”
“The site is shared with the adjacent flatted dwelling at 163 Castlemilk Road; though both have their own private entrance doors, sited respectively on the principal and side elevations.”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Officers recommended approval because the proposal was not expected to cause significant harm and was considered to comply with relevant planning policies.
“Importantly, the property has its own entrance door, helping to reduce, in part, the likelihood of any negative effects on the amenity of neighbouring properties. Overall, the proposed change of use, compared to standard occupancy, is not expected to result in any significant negative impacts.”
“Conclusion It is therefore considered that the proposal would not result in a significant adverse impact on either visual or residential amenity. The proposal accords with the provisions of Policies 1, 2, 23 and 30 of the adopted National Planning Framework 4 and Policies 3, 5, 6 and VET2 of the adopted Local Development Plan 2.”
Officer report
Consultation response
Environmental Services raised no objection to the proposal.
“Consultations 6.1. Environmental Services: No objections to the proposal Response: Noted.”
Officer report
Residents’ concerns
Seven objections raised concerns about noise, disruption, visitors, privacy, housing loss and parking.
“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, a total of 7 representations have been received (7 objections) as defined in the scheme of delegation:-”
“Amenity impacts (noise and disruption) • Increased footfall and visitors • Loss of privacy • Loss of residential housing • Impacts upon parking provision…”
Officer report
Committee decision
The committee granted planning permission subject to the conditions specified in the report.
“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1058 by S Akhtar for the use of a flatted dwelling as a short-term let (sui generis) at 161 Castlemilk Road, Rutherglen be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”
Minutes
Sources
- South Lanarkshire Planning Committee minutes, 27 January 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of South Lanarkshire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 27 January 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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- The application (council website)
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