Town-centre mixed-use redevelopment at Centre West Development Site, East Kilbride

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. Planning permission in principle is sought to provide a residential-led mixed use development including ancillary retail, professional services and healthcare (Class 1A), food and drink (Class 3), business (Class 4), non-residential institutions (Class 10), assembly and leisure (Class 11) floorspace with new public realm and associated landscaping, car parking, access and servicing arrangements, infrastructure, and ancillary works.”

“Between 229 to 270 residential units • Approximately 890 square metres commercial floorspace accommodating Class 1A (retail, professional services and healthcare), Class 3 (food and drink), Class 10 (non-residential institutions) and Class 11 (assembly and leisure) • Approximately 7000 square metres for a new civic building…”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site is located within East Kilbride Town Centre which comprises of a series of connected malls. This application relates specifically to the western and newest section of the shopping centre known as Centre West. The site boundary extends to approximately 3.7 hectares and is designated as Strategic and Town Centre in the adopted South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 (SLLDP2).”

“The site is bound to the north by a public park which incorporates the Dollan Aqua Centre, a youth centre and skate park. To the east is the adjoining shopping mall. To the south and south-west is the Queensway dual carriageway, Righead Roundabout, and an established residential area. To the west is Cornwall Street and another established residential area.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. The planning application that facilitated the development of Centre West was granted in 2000 as an extension to other parts of the shopping centre and completed in 2003. Since then, there have been a number of minor applications for internal works. It is noted that the shopping centre entered administration in 2022 where administrators were appointed and earlier this year, ownership passed to South Lanarkshire Council.”

“A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for the proposed development was submitted in May 2025 under application P/25/0013/PAN. The submission provided details of pre-application public consultation events, details of which local members and local groups were being consulted, and details of how the agent could be contacted in line with the legislation.”

“In this case the proposal is for a residential-led mixed use development including ancillary retail, professional services and healthcare (Class 1A), food and drink (Class 3), business (Class 4), non-residential institutions (Class 10), assembly and leisure (Class 11) floorspace with new public realm and associated works.”

“Conclusion In conclusion, a full assessment of the proposal against the development plan has been carried out above. It is considered that the proposal will not result in any significant adverse amenity, environmental or safety impacts, and therefore complies with the relevant policies of the adopted National Planning Framework 4 and the adopted South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2.”

“Education Services – No objections subject to the provision of appropriate education contributions by the developers to ensure the provision of nursery, primary and secondary education capacity to serve the development. Response: Noted. These matters would be addressed through a legal agreement forming part of any consent to be issued.”

“Housing Services – No objections to the proposal and support the provision of on-site affordable housing. Response: Noted. These matters would be addressed through a legal agreement forming part of any consent to be issued.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and advertisement, no representations have been received.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1387 by South Lanarkshire Council for the redevelopment of town centre land to provide a residential-led mixed use development including ancillary retail, professional services and healthcare (Class 1A), food and drink (Class 3), business (Class 4), non- residential institutions (Class 10), assembly and leisure (Class 11), floorspace with new public realm and associated landscaping, car parking, access and servicing…”

“the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report • the conclusion of a Section 75 Agreement between the Council, site owner(s) and the applicant…”