Buchlyvie could lose its only pub, a new golf retailer eyes a move to Stirling, and a Causewayhead shop could be demolished for new houses.
Johal’s Convenience Store has been vacant for years and new plans hope to transform the derelict building into two two-storey houses, but not without local concerns.
All these and more feature in Planning Ahead, our round-up of the latest planning proposals being considered across Stirlingshire.
Former Bridge of Allan hotel could become new housing
Five Rivers, an Indian restaurant located on Mine Road in Bridge of Allan, serves up plenty of delectable dishes and could soon be joined by new housing.
The application, submitted by Alastair Heron on behalf of Junior Estates Ltd, hopes to transform the derelict function room and manager’s apartment of the former Allan Water Hotel into three properties.
This includes a one-bedroom and two two-bedroom dwelling, within the existing derelict building.
The owners, who have held the site for 30 years, believe the development will “ensure the long term maintenance” of the property.
Planning reference: 24/00468/FUL
Buchlyvie might lose only pub
Plans have been submitted to turn Buchlyvie’s last pub into a short-term holiday let. The Tavern 1851, which is on Main Street, has been a social hub in the village for more than 170 years.
Now, David Bell Architect on behalf of Mr A Woodhouse of Pop Staycations, is proposing to convert the four-bedroom property into a let for couples and families, with space for up to eight people.
The building has a bar, lounge and kitchen currently, which would be upgraded to also include a games room.
The application reads: “We believe that there will be no negative impact on the local area and active encouragement of the use of local amenities we hope that we can indeed have a positive impact on our local community.”
However, objector Debbie Pirie described it as a “great loss”, while Michael Duncan said it would “kill the possibility of Buchlyvie having a thriving pub in the future”.
Planning reference: 24/00469/FUL
Stirling health centre aims to expand
A private health centre in Stirling has applied for permission to build an extension.
The application, submitted by Walsingham Planning for Circle Health Group, hopes to create more rooms and increase the number of parking spaces to 69 from 41 at Kings Park Hospital.
A new single storey extension to the west of the building would add seven consulting rooms, a diagnostics room, and both clean and dirty utility rooms.
There would also be internal refurbishment for outpatient facilities, admin areas and a new minor operations suite.
The Polmaise Road health centre hopes the plans will reduce waiting lists. However, objections have already been lodged over privacy and traffic concerns.
Planning reference: 24/00292/FUL
Golf company hopes to open Stirling store
A golf retailer is eying a move into an empty unit at Springkerse Trade Park.
Affordable Golf has asked Stirling Council to allow the sale of golf clothing and shoes from the former Tile Giant store on Craigleith Road.
If approved, the shop would supply new and used golf equipment, including golf clubs, bags, trolleys, clothing, shoes and other accessories.
An indoor practice area would offer golf lessons and there would also be a fitting service.
Planning reference: 24/00479/FUL
Balfron Golf Society plans solar farm
Balfron Golf Society is seeking permission to install a solar farm to power its clubhouse.
The 320sqm site is the grass area adjacent to clubhouse, and is expected to have a 11.25Kw output.
Planning reference: 24/00409/FUL
Allan Park office to become house
Plans to change a Stirling architect’s office into a house have been approved.
Number 13 Allan Park has been used as an office for around 50 years – with McEachern Architects operating from it in recent years – but will now return to its original use as a five-bedroom residential property.
Planning reference: 24/00398/FUL
Convenience store could be turned into houses
And a derelict shop in Causewayhead could be replaced by two two-storey houses, if approved by councillors.
Helix Architecture Studio, on behalf of Mohammed Niaz and Mohammed Anwar, has submitted an application to demolish the former Johal Convenience Store on Munro Avenue.
One objector, Bruce Mclean, said the plans were not “in keeping with the character of the bungalow house type development of Munro and Chisholm Avenue” and raised concerns over “excessive” traffic.
Another resident, Aileen Ramsay, is worried the development would cause “major noise and congestion”.
Planning reference: 24/00378/FUL
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Buchlyvie pub to short-term let conversion
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