18 homes at Priory Road, Lesmahagow

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. Planning permission is sought for the erection of a residential development of 18 units, comprising of ten dwellinghouses and two blocks of cottage flats (8 flats in total), together with the formation of a new vehicular access, drainage, landscaping and associated works.”

“The proposed site layout includes internal access roads, driveway parking for each of the dwellings, parking spaces which could be utilised by residents of the cottage flats, the required sprinkler tank and pump (enclosed by fencing), a SUDS drainage area and associated landscaping. Each property would have its own private garden ground, with space to store recycling and refuse bins.”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site is an area of vacant land located immediately north of Woodpark Primary School, Priory Road, Lesmahagow. It is bound by Priory Road to the east, by Priory Avenue and a small, landscaped area of land adjacent to Priory Lane to the north, and by the rear gardens of existing houses in Priory Lane to the west.”

“Land at the east of the site is fairly level, however, the ground drops to the west of the site. The site is currently vacant save for some unkempt landscaping and a metal boundary fence. With the exception of the school, the other surrounding land uses are residential.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. The application site formally contained the main buildings of Woodpark Primary School. However, a replacement school was constructed on land to the south of the site in 2009/2010 (CL/08/0698) as part of the Councils wider Schools Modernisation Programme.”

“The school buildings were retained for some time after the new school had been completed and opened, serving as temporary accommodation for other schools whilst their buildings were similarly rebuilt under the Schools Modernisation Programme. The buildings were demolished in late 2016/early 2017 and the site has since been vacant.”

“Consultations 6.1. Roads Development Management – have raised no objections to the proposal, subject to conditions. This followed the original site layout being amended to include space for a third vehicle within the driveways of the 4-bedroom properties. Conditions on visibility splays, the provision of all identified parking spaces, the provision of the vehicular access, and agreement of a Construction Traffic Management Plan are also recommended to be imposed.”

“Environmental Services – have raised no objections to the proposal subject to conditions regarding piling methods and a radon gas risk assessment, and the inclusion of relevant advisory notes Response: Noted. These matters can be addressed on the decision notice as appropriate.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, a total of seven representations (seven objections) have been received. The issues raised are summarised as follows:-”

“Concerns regarding overlooking, loss of privacy and overshadowing, particularly in relation to the properties in Priory Lane. • Concerns that the new houses would be visually dominant and overbearing from Priory Lane, due to their height and the different ground levels. • Concerns that the proposal represents overdevelopment of the site, provides inadequate open space and is positioned too close to neighbouring houses.”

“P/25/1083 for Residential Development of 18 Units Comprising 10 Houses and 2 Blocks of Cottage Flats (8 Units), Formation of SUDS Drainage, Vehicular Access, Parking, Landscaping and Associated Works at Land Adjacent to Woodpark Primary School, Priory Road, Lesmahagow A report dated 16 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/25/1083 by South Lanarkshire Council for a residential development of 18 units…”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1083 by South Lanarkshire Council for a residential development of 18 units comprising of 10 houses and 2 blocks of cottage flats (8 units), formation of SUDS drainage, vehicular access, parking, landscaping and associated works at land adjacent to Woodpark Primary School, Priory Road, Lesmahagow be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”