Category: Planning (Page 6 of 6)

An interesting wee article in the Evening Times today about the possible opening by the end of the year of a Sainsbury’s on Darnley Road on the site of the old petrol station. The size of the space and the planning application indicate it will be a similar size to the unit they recently opened on Victoria Road (on the former Hoey’s site).

Work has not yet started but several of the local shopkeepers, particularly those running convenience stores and newsagents, have expressed concern about the potential impact on the local independent shops and Pollokshields’ villagey feel. What do you think? Is anything an improvement on a derelict site? Would you shop there in preference to the smaller shops? Or do you think it will add to the area and encourage you to shop more locally instead of driving to a bigger supermarket at Silverburn or Braehead?

Residents on Nithsdale Rd recently received notice of plans to renovate the old Fotheringay pub which has been empty for two years. The people behind the proposed £110K refit own two successful restaurants in the West End – Left Bank on Gibson St and Two Figs on Byres Road.

I popped into the Council offices to look at the plans today. The changes being proposed would lead to a similar appearance to that of Left Bank. They’ll be reorganising the interior, opening up ‘windows’ between rooms and exposing some of the cornicing. The plans also indicate that they’d like to paint the front facing grey and install a huge sliding window on about half the front elevation. Finally, as it’s a food-focused venue, they’re hoping to get consent for installing a flue at the back of the building and up the tenement block.

We’ve contacted the design company and asked if a representative would like to come along to Monday’s meeting to chat about the proposals. If you’d like to find out more about the plans, do come along – 7.30pm, Monday 18th April at Grianach on Nithsdale Rd. You can also look at the plans before the meeting at the Council offices at 229 George St 9-5pm on Monday ref: 11/00378/DC.

Finally, and to avoid confusion, one of the names used by the company on the application is The Bungo Ltd but they are in no way connected with the Society or Bungo events!

The Save Pollok Park campaign was in full swing when the latest newsletter went to press but we’re hoping to keep the blog up to date with news. If you want to find out more about the issues please read the Save Pollok Park PDF which was presented at a meeting at Pollokshields Burgh Hall earlier this month.

The current aim of the campaigners is to have the Scottish Ministers grant a “call-in” and this can only be done if the group can demonstrate that the application was not properly dealt with by the Council and new issues have arisen. Save Pollok Park PDF

Save Pollok Park
Go Ape
The Planning Proposal

Following this morning’s site visit to the North Wood and the hearing in the City Chambers, the Planning Applications Committee voted 14-6 to grant the Go Ape planning application.

The application will now, however, be referred to Scottish Government ministers for approval, as the council has a financial interest in the application.

Planning application list created 14 December 2006

Reference: 06/03433/DC Community Cnl: Shawlands/Strathbungo
Address: 38 Nithsdale Road Glasgow G41 2AN
Proposal: Use of office (Class 2) as cafe/restaurant (Class 3)
with microwave cooking only.
Date Received: 20.10.2006 Date Valid: 21.11.2006
Applicant
Details:
Ms Elaine Dearie
Agent Details: 0141 423 7363
Wagner And Co Architects
54 Terregles Avenue Pollokshields Glasgow
Ward: Strathbungo
Type: Full Planning Permission
Case Officer: Mr S McCollam, 0141 287 6017
Listing: B Cons Area: Strathbungo
Map Reference: (E) 257859 (N) 662742

Reference: 06/03610/DC Community Cnl: Shawlands/Strathbungo
Address: 38 Nithsdale Road Glasgow G41 2AN
Proposal: Internal alterations comprising relocation of stair
access to basement and modifications
to ground floor layout.
Date Received: 07.11.2006 Date Valid: 07.11.2006
Applicant
Details:
Ms Elaine Dearie
Agent Details: 0141 423 7363
Wagner And Co Architects
54 Terregles Avenue Pollokshields Glasgow
Ward: Strathbungo
Type: Listed Building Consent
Case Officer: Mr S McCollam, 0141 287 6017
Listing: B Cons Area: Strathbungo
Map Reference: (E) 257859 (N) 662742

View the full list here.

Planning application list created 16 November 2006

Reference: 06/00111/DC Community Cnl: Shawlands/Strathbungo
Address: 58 Nithsdale Road Glasgow G41 2AN
Proposal: Installation of three canopies to public house.
Date Received: 16.01.2006 Date Valid: 10.10.2006
Applicant
Details:
Enterprise Inns
Agent Details: 0113 282 8292
Ashleigh Signs Ltd
Ashleigh House Marsh Street Rothwell
Ward: Strathbungo
Type: Full Planning Permission
Case Officer: Mr M Reid, 0141 287 6052
Listing: B Cons Area: Strathbungo
Map Reference: (E) 257844 (N) 662762

Reference: 06/00112/DC Community Cnl: Shawlands/Strathbungo
Address: 58 Nithsdale Road Glasgow G41 2AN
Proposal: Installation of three canopies to public house.
Date Received: 16.01.2006 Date Valid: 10.10.2006
Applicant
Details:
Enterprise Inns
Agent Details: 0113 282 8292
Ashleigh Signs Ltd
Ashleigh House Marsh Street Rothwell
Ward: Strathbungo
Type: Listed Building Consent
Case Officer: Mr M Reid, 0141 287 6052
Listing: B Cons Area: Strathbungo
Map Reference: (E) 257844 (N) 662762

Reference: 06/03370/DC Community Cnl: Shawlands/Strathbungo
Address: 12 Hector Road Glasgow G41 3RL
Proposal: Erection of upper storey and single storey extension to rear
of dwellinghouse.
Date Received: 16.10.2006 Date Valid: 24.10.2006
Applicant
Details:
Mrs Lal
Agent Details: 0141 423 0905
David Jarvie
27 Aytoun Road Glasgow
Ward: Pollokshaws
Type: Full Planning Permission
Case Officer: Mr M Reid, 0141 287 6052
Listing: Cons Area:
Map Reference: (E) 256613 (N) 661753

View the full list here.

Society sends 12-point discussion document to Glasgow Land Services

After detailed discussion within the Committee, the Strathbungo Society has now sent Glasgow Land Services an overview of many of the traffic and access issues that our neighbourhood faces.

This follows a positive and very encouraging meeting in late 2005 with Land Services Director Robert Booth, who requested our comments. We understand that this discussion document will provide the basis for officials to draw up draft proposals.

The aim would then be to consult with the wider community, possibly by way of a public meeting organised by the Strathbungo Society, to come to an agreed view of any works that may be required, according to Society Chairman Kevin Kane.

Among the points being considered:
20’s plenty scheme
road signage upgrading
street lighting: conservation lamp standards and switch to white lighting
convex (angled) parking and painted bays at Nithsdale Road
problems at the junction of Nithsdale Road / Nithsdale Street and back lanes
reinstitute no right-turn from Nithsdale Road into Moray Place
Moray Place one-way restriction (section between numbers 1 to 10)
hedges restricting pedestrian access to pavements
access difficulties for emergency services and cleansing vehicles
closure of lanes at Regent Park Square and Nithsdale Road
pilot proposal to upgrade to an adoptable standard the northern lane between Marywood Square and Queen Square
recycling.

We will keep you informed as the discussion with Land Services evolves.

Here’s a handy letter to send – or make up your own!

The Strathbungo Society had a very positive and encouraging meeting with Land Services chief Robert Booth on 30 November, during which the possibility of implementing a 20’s Plenty scheme for the Bungo was discussed (among a number of issues – see separate story).

Help keep the momentum going – add your voice to the call for action! If you’d like, here’s a sample letter you can use -and if you prefer, you can always email it to him.

(date)

Robert Booth
Glasgow City Council
Land Services
Richmond Exchange
20 Cadogan Street
Glasgow G2 7AD

Dear Mr Booth,

I support the call by the Strathbungo Society for 20mph to become the maximum recommended traffic speed on appropriate streets in Strathbungo and urge you to ensure that appropriate resources for enforcing a 20mph speed limit are made available.

A properly enforced 20mph limit has the potential to reduce death and serious injuries by over 50% and create a road environment more suited to the needs of local residents, increasing the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.

(signed)

Your name and address

Council supports comprehensive approach, including back lanes pilot

The Strathbungo Society met with Land Services boss, Robert Booth, this week to discuss local traffic issues following on from the recent closure of Titwood bridge. The meeting was the result of the Society’s view (stated in the October Strathbungo News) that a comprehensive approach needs to be taken to traffic and pedestrian issues in Strathbungo.

In a constructive meeting, Land Services accepted that signage in the area was either obscured or in need of replacement and that they, like residents, were in favour of introducing a 20’s Plenty scheme.

It was agreed that the Society would map the problem issues and send this to the Land Services Department which would then design up a plan for community consultation.

Robert Booth also indicated his support for the Society’s back lane upgrade to the rear of one of the blocks on Moray Place and pledged to do all he could to see the pilot go ahead.

Chair of the Strathbungo Society, Kevin Kane, said: “It was an excellent and constructive meeting and I hope that together we can address traffic and pedestrian issues in a way that improves the quality of life of neighbourhood residents.”

This is a major breakthrough in the dialogue between Strathbungo and the Council and it has come about after almost three months of having frustrated motorists cut through Strathbungo’s narrow streets in an effort to jump the queues in the main roads caused by the bridge closure. Thwarted by our one-way system, they have frequently chosen to exit illegally up Moray Place or through our private cobbled lanes, endangering pedestrians and pets, and causing chaos for all.

The Society aims to complete its mapping exercise and get back to Land Services with all due speed. Meanwhile, as they say, watch this space!