Short-term let at 234 Kingsbridge Drive, Rutherglen

“Use of flatted dwelling as short-term let (sui generis) Site Address:”

“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.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site relates to a ground-floor ‘cottage flat’ at 234 Kingsbridge Drive, Rutherglen within a ‘four-in-a-block’ building. The property is accessed by a pathway, accessed by low-level gates delineating the site from the streetscape, shared with the adjacent flatted dwelling at 232 Kingsbridge Drive; though both have their own private entrance doors, sited respectively upon the principal and side elevations. The entrance door for no.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. P/25/0718 - Use of flatted dwelling as short-term accommodation (sui generis) – returned application pre-validation.”

“The proposal would make use of a flatted dwelling within a ‘four-in-a-block’ building as short-term accommodation, which features a shared footpath leading to separate entrance doorways. While it is noted that the usage of flatted dwellings for such uses introduces transient accommodation and temporary visitors within buildings that are largely consisting of permanent residents; in this instance, the respective property has its own entrance doorway, which would…”

“The submitted plans identify communal areas within the curtilage including bin stores; to safeguard the amenity and preserve the privacy of ground-floor residents, a condition will be imposed upon the consent requiring further details to be submitted in relation to landscaping arrangements, as well as further information about the storage and collection of waste.”

“Consultations 6.1. Environmental Services: No objections to the proposal; though they request that if the application is approved, then an advisory notice is attached to the decision notice for the applicant’s information clarifying that formal action may be taken if nuisance occurs. Response: Noted.”

“P/25/1059 for Use of Flatted Dwelling as Short-Term Let (Sui Generis) at 234 Kingsbridge Drive, Rutherglen A report dated 14 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/25/1059 by S Akhtar for the use of a flatted dwelling as a short-term let (sui generis) at 234 Kingsbridge Drive, Rutherglen.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1059 by S Akhtar for the use of a flatted dwelling as a short-term let (sui generis) at 234 Kingsbridge Drive, Rutherglen be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”

“That the permission hereby granted is for a temporary period only and shall expire on 26 January 2036. For the avoidance of doubt, at the expiry of this permission the property will revert to sui generis use as a flatted dwelling, unless an application is submitted to and approved by the Council as Planning Authority.”

“That before the development hereby approved is brought into use, details of the storage and collection of waste arising from the development shall be submitted to and approved by the Council as Planning Authority. The storage and waste collection scheme shall be implemented before the development is brought into use and shall thereafter be maintained to the satisfaction of the Council as Planning Authority.”