Councillors at today’s planning committee meeting (February 24) agreed to grant permission for the change of a house at 13 Whitemoss Road into part of an enlarged dental surgery.
Plans to expand an East Kilbride dental practice have been approved despite concerns from local residents.
Councillors at today’s planning committee meeting (February 24) agreed to grant permission for the change of a house at 13 Whitemoss Road into part of an enlarged dental surgery.
The proposal will see the semi-detached property being incorporated into the neighbouring Avondale Dental practice at number 15, creating two additional treatment rooms and expanding specialist services in the area.
Planning officers recommended approval, noting that the development complies with local and national policy and would not have an unacceptable impact on residential amenity.
The application attracted significant opposition, with 51 objections lodged. Concerns related to increased traffic, parking pressures, noise and the loss of a residential property within the neighbourhood.
Council officials stated that road safety and drainage matters would be addressed through planning conditions, including improvements to on-site visibility and requirements to manage surface water.
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