What are people planning to build, renovate and extend across Stirling and beyond?
We’ve had a look through some of the most interesting applications to give you the highlights.
There’s plenty of housing proposed, both in Riverside and Dunblane, as well as new aims from Deanston Distillery to be more sustainable.
Plus, Go Ape in Aberfoyle could be an even more exciting day out if its plans for an axe-throwing range and an electric car course are approved – but more on that later.
Health centre extension approved
Permission has been granted for a private health centre in Stirling to add an extension – a proposal we first wrote about back in August.
Circle Health Group, which runs Kings Park Hospital on Polmaise Road, will increase its parking provision to 69 spaces from 41.
Seven consulting rooms, a diagnostics room, and both clean and dirty utility rooms are also in the works.
There will be internal refurbishment for outpatient facilities, admin areas, and a new minor operations suite.
The plans, which hope to reduce waiting lists, were approved by Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulation Panel on November 5, despite local objections over car parking.
Planning reference: 24/00292/FUL
Riverside flats given green light
Councillors also gave the go ahead for 11 residential flats and a resident’s gym in the Riverside area of the city.
The proposal, submitted by Maple Leaf Architecture for Janet Lackenby, intends to create an “income stream” for the applicant’s retirement.
Derelict garages and two flats at the site, which is located at the junction of Edward Road and James Street, would be demolished.
The plans detail two and one bedroom flats, as well as attic studio flats.
New one-way vehicle access would be created from Edward Road, and there would be up to 17 parking spaces, two of which would be for disabled motorists, and two with EV facilities.
There are several objectors, who raised concerns over traffic congestion and the proposed demolition.
Planning reference: 24/00415/PPP
Dunblane hotel to become houses
A closed hotel in Dunblane could be brought back into use as three residential homes.
The Scottish Churches House, located at 1 Kirk Street, dates back to the 1700s and is part of the Dunblane Cathedral square.
Under proposals, the three houses would be “distinct but integrated buildings”.
There would be parking spaces provided on the street in front of the former hotel, and two private spaces behind house one.
The B-Listed chapel and rear hall outbuilding are to be retained by the owner of house three.
Planning reference: 24/00656/LBC
Deanston Distillery launches whisky by-product plan
Deanston Distillery is making moves to become more sustainable.
The whisky producer hopes to demolish a garage building and erect new waste tanks to deal with by-products in a safer manner.
Waste products would run under the River Teith via a new pipeline, where they would be processed and moved to the RiNadar biogas plant in Balfron.
The application states that the project would reduce emissions and costs from road tankers, with no accidental spillage into the River Teith, and create a 24/7 process.
Planning reference: 24/00528/FUL
New home for Blair Drummond lions
It’s official – as proposed in September, the lions at Blair Drummond Safari Park and Adventure Park are getting a home makeover.
Under the plans, their current enclosure will be demolished and a new, improved facility built on nearby vacant land.
Visitors will be able to get even closer to the big cats, with a covered viewing area.
There will also be three pens, an outdoor isolation area, and an indoor cat room.
Planning reference: 24/00558/FUL
Chickaros given permission for sign
Fast food chain Chickaros is one step closer to opening on Port Street.
Its signage has been approved by officials.
The business, which has 13 branches across the UK, serves everything from southern fried chicken to gourmet burgers.
Planning reference: 24/00509/ADV
Plans for axe-throwing in Aberfoyle
Things could soon get axe-citing at Go Ape in Aberfoyle if Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority back its plans to add axe-throwing and a mini-electric vehicle course to the attraction.
The outdoor activity centre plans to build the range and track west of the Lodge Visitor Centre and opposite the Forestry Land Scotland office building.
The axe-throwing range would have two lanes with two targets, meaning the competition could get fierce. Sessions are aimed at those aged 16 and above.
For children, the mini-cars will give them a shot in the driver’s seat while exploring a purpose-built course. The vehicles, for youngsters between three and 10, can hold two children
Proposals also include a storage container for the electric vehicles while not in use.
Go Ape currently runs axe-throwing at some sites in England, including Bracknell, Coventry, Matfen and Southampton, but not at any of its Scottish sites.
Planning reference: 2024/0274/DET
You can see the plans here:
- Health centre extension approved
- Riverside flats given green light
- Dunblane hotel to become houses
- Deanston Distillery launches whisky by-product plan
- New home for Blair Drummond lions
- Chickaros given permission for sign
- Go Ape hopes to introduce axe-throwing
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