Food court and jet washes at 12 Ladyacre Road, Lanark

“Site Description 2.1. The application site extends to approximately 0.17 hectares and is located on the western side of Ladyacre Road, adjacent to Lanark Town Centre and Conservation Area. The site is an existing petrol filling station and convenience shop.”

“The existing petrol station includes a forecourt and a building subdivided into a convenience store and further vacant unit. A hand car wash facility is located to the side of the building through a pend on the northern boundary.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. The aforementioned vacant unit was formerly used for motor vehicle sales/repairs and has been vacant for several years while the neighbouring church grounds to the north have an approval for residential development (Reference P/24/1527).”

“In this instance, the proposal involves only limited external alterations to the site, and the proposed change of use would not have a significant adverse impact on the visual amenity, privacy, or character of the surrounding area. The development is modest in scale providing a complimentary use to the existing petrol station and is therefore considered compatible with the objectives of Policy 3, Policy 5 and Policy DM1 of SLLDP2 and Policy 14 of NPF4.”

“Conclusion The proposal relates to Class 3 café/restaurant use and car washing providing complimentary uses at an existing petrol station, adjacent to the town centre. There is no adverse impact by way of noise or disturbance and suitable access and parking has been provided. The proposals accord with Policies 3, 5, 9 and DM1 South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 and National Planning Framework 4 Policies 14, 15 and 27.”

“Consultations 6.1. Roads Development Management – No objection to the proposal subject to conditions. Response: Noted.”

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

“Representation(s) 7.1. Following the statutory period of neighbour notification and publicity, a total of eight objections and one letter of support have been received. The material issues raised are summarised as follows: -”

“Concerns regarding privacy and light pollution • Traffic safety implications • Lack of parking for residents • Noise generated by the intended use and impacts on the amenity of the area • Pedestrian safety • Drainage impact and possible flooding • Potential increase in pollution levels and the development could be detrimental to health issues • Presence of bats…”

“P/25/1550 for Creation of a Food Court with Seating, Installation of 3 Jet Washes, New Car Park, Bin Store and Associated Works at 12 Ladyacre Road, Lanark A report dated 3 August 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/25/1550 by Motor Fuel Group Limited for the creation of a food court with seating, installation of 3 jet washes, new car park, bin store and associated works at 12 Ladyacre Road, Lanark.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1550 by Motor Fuel Group Limited for the creation of a food court with seating, installation of 3 jet washes, new car park, bin store and associated works at 12 Ladyacre Road, Lanark be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”

“That no development shall commence until a Construction Phase Traffic Management Plan (CPTMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council as Planning and Roads Authority. Thereafter all construction works shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved CPTMP:-”

“Before the development hereby approved; is brought into use, the proposed method of ventilation incorporating systems to reduce emission of odours and pollutants shall be operational and shall be installed to not give rise to a noise level, assessed with the windows closed, within any dwelling or noise sensitive building, in excess of the equivalent to Noise Rating Curve 35, between 07:00 and 20:00 hours, and Noise Rating Curve 25 at all other times.”