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PLANNING
AUTHORITY
SUBMISSION

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Renfrewshire House Cotton Street Paisley PA1 1JD  Tel: 0300 3000 144  Email: dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Applications cannot be validated until all the necessary documentation has been submitted and the required fee has been paid.
Thank you for completing this application form:
ONLINE REFERENCE 100710106-001
The online reference is the unique reference for your online form only. The  Planning Authority will allocate an Application Number when
your form is validated. Please quote this reference if you need to contact the planning Authority about this application.
Type of Application
What is this application for? Please select one of the following: *
  Application for planning permission (including changes of use and surface  mineral working).
  Application for planning permission in principle.
  Further application, (including renewal of planning permission, modification, variation or removal of a planning condition etc)
  Application for Approval of Matters specified in conditions.
Description of Proposal
Please describe the proposal including any change of use: *  (Max 500 characters)
Is this a temporary permission? *  Yes   No
If a change of use is to be included in the proposal has it already taken place?  Yes   No
(Answer ‘No’ if there is no change of use.) *
Has the work already been started and/or completed? *
 No   Yes – Started   Yes - Completed
Applicant or Agent Details
Are you an applicant or an agent? * (An agent is an architect, consultant or someone else acting
on behalf of the applicant in connection with this application)  Applicant  Agent
Proposed change of use of vacant land to parking for use by Kilbarchan Vehicle Services (KVS). Site most recently used as a
community garden and historically a petrol station and motor garage circa 1970. KVS currently park their customers cars on the
surrounding streets inc. Tandlehill Road, Ladysmith Avenue, and the car park off of Milliken Road. This current parking situation
puts pressure on the already congested streets and the proposed parking will ease the parking issues in these areas.

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Agent Details
Please enter Agent details
Company/Organisation:
Ref. Number: You must enter a Building Name or Number, or both: *
First Name: * Building Name:
Last Name: * Building Number:
Address 1
Telephone Number: * (Street): *
Extension Number: Address 2:
Mobile Number: Town/City: *
Fax Number: Country: *
Postcode: *
Email Address: *
Is the applicant an individual or an organisation/corporate entity? *
  Individual    Organisation/Corporate entity
Applicant Details
Please enter Applicant details
Title: You must enter a Building Name or Number, or both: *
Other Title: Building Name:
First Name: * Building Number:
Address 1
Last Name: * (Street): *
Company/Organisation Address 2:
Telephone Number: * Town/City: *
Extension Number: Country: *
Mobile Number: Postcode: *
Fax Number:
Email Address: *
Craig Architecture
Mr
Stuart
Jim
Craig
Brown
High Barholm
Tandlehill Rd, ,
9
10
The Old Library Centre
PA10 2EF
PA10 2DQ
Scotland
Scotland
Kilbarchan
Johnstone
KilbarchanKilbarchan Vehicle Services

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Site Address Details
Planning Authority:
Full postal address of the site (including postcode where available):
Address 1: 
Address 2:
Address 3:
Address 4:
Address 5:
Town/City/Settlement:
Post Code:
Please identify/describe the location of the site or sites
Northing Easting
Pre-Application Discussion
Have you discussed your proposal with the planning authority? *  Yes   No
Pre-Application Discussion Details Cont.
In what format was the feedback given? *
 Meeting  Telephone  Letter  Email
Please provide a description of the feedback you were given and the name of the officer who provided this feedback. If a processing
agreement [note 1] is currently in place or if you are currently discussing a processing agreement with the planning authority, please
provide details of this. (This will help the authority to deal with this application more efficiently.) * (max 500 characters)
Title: Other title:
First Name: Last Name:
Correspondence Reference Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
Number:
Note 1. A Processing agreement involves setting out the key stages involved in determining a planning application, identifying what
information is required and from whom and setting timescales for the delivery of various stages of the process.
The applicant has had discussions via email with Eileen Johnston from the Estates Dept regarding the use of this site for
customer parking. Councillor Andy Doig was also part of the discussions.
Ms
Renfrewshire Council
Aileen Johnston
10/02/2025
662574 241293

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Site Area
Please state the site area:
Please state the measurement type used:  Hectares (ha)   Square Metres (sq.m)
Existing Use
Please describe the current or most recent use: *  (Max 500 characters)
Access and Parking
Are you proposing a new altered vehicle access to or from a public road? *  Yes   No
If Yes please describe and show on your drawings the position of any existing. Altered or new access points, highlighting the changes
you propose to make. You should also show existing footpaths and note if there will be any impact on these.
Are you proposing any change to public paths, public rights of way or affecting any public right of access? *  Yes   No
If Yes please show on your drawings the position of any affected areas highlighting the changes you propose to make, including
arrangements for continuing or alternative public access.
How many vehicle parking spaces (garaging and open parking) currently exist on the application
Site?
How many vehicle parking spaces (garaging and open parking) do you propose on the site (i.e. the
Total of existing and any new spaces or a reduced number of spaces)? *
Please show on your drawings the position of existing and proposed parking spaces and identify if these are for the use of particular
types of vehicles (e.g. parking for disabled people, coaches, HGV vehicles, cycles spaces).
Water Supply and Drainage Arrangements
Will your proposal require new or altered water supply or drainage arrangements? *  Yes   No
Do your proposals make provision for sustainable drainage of surface water?? *  Yes   No
(e.g. SUDS arrangements) *
Note:-
Please include details of SUDS arrangements on your plans
Selecting ‘No’ to the above question means that you could be in breach of Environmental legislation.
Are you proposing to connect to the public water supply network? *
  Yes
  No, using a private water supply
  No connection required
If No, using a private water supply, please show on plans the supply and all works needed to provide it (on or off site).
1576.00
vacant land, formally community garden
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Assessment of Flood Risk
Is the site within an area of known risk of flooding? *  Yes    No   Don’t Know
If the site is within an area of known risk of flooding you may need to submit a Flood Risk Assessment before your application can be
determined. You may wish to contact your Planning Authority or SEPA for advice on what information may be required.
Do you think your proposal may increase the flood risk elsewhere? *  Yes    No   Don’t Know
Trees
Are there any trees on or adjacent to the application site? *  Yes   No
If Yes, please mark on your drawings any trees, known protected trees and their canopy spread close to the proposal site and indicate if
any are to be cut back or felled.
Waste Storage and Collection
Do the plans incorporate areas to store and aid the collection of waste (including recycling)? *  Yes   No
If Yes or No, please provide further details: * (Max 500 characters)
Residential Units Including Conversion
Does your proposal include new or additional houses and/or flats? *  Yes   No
All Types of Non Housing Development – Proposed New Floorspace
Does your proposal alter or create non-residential floorspace? *  Yes   No
Schedule 3 Development
Does the proposal involve a form of development listed in Schedule 3 of the Town and Country  Yes   No   Don’t Know
Planning (Development Management Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2013 *
If yes, your proposal will additionally have to be advertised in a newspaper circulating in the area of the development. Your planning
authority will do this on your behalf but will charge you a fee. Please check the planning authority’s website for advice on the additional
fee and add this to your planning fee.
If you are unsure whether your proposal involves a form of development listed in Schedule 3, please check the Help Text and Guidance
notes before contacting your planning authority.
Planning Service Employee/Elected Member Interest
Is the applicant, or the applicant’s spouse/partner, either a member of staff within the planning service or an  Yes    No
elected member of the planning authority? *
No provision for waste/recycling storage required.

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Certificates and Notices
CERTIFICATE AND NOTICE UNDER REGULATION 15 – TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURE) (SCOTLAND) REGULATION 2013
One Certificate must be completed and submitted along with the application form. This is most usually Certificate A, Form 1,
Certificate B, Certificate C or Certificate E.
Are you/the applicant the sole owner of ALL the land? *  Yes    No
Is any of the land part of an agricultural holding? *  Yes    No
Are you able to identify and give appropriate notice to ALL the other owners? *   Yes    No
Certificate Required
The following Land Ownership Certificate is required to complete this section of the proposal:
Certificate B
Land Ownership Certificate
Certificate and Notice under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland)
Regulations 2013
I hereby certify that
(1) - No person other than myself/the applicant was an owner [Note 4] of any part of the land to which the application relates at the
beginning of the period of 21 days ending with the date of the accompanying application;
or –
(1) - I have/The Applicant has served notice on every person other than myself/the applicant who, at the beginning of the period of 21
days ending with the date of the accompanying application was owner [Note 4] of any part of the land to which the application relates.
Name:
Address:
Date of Service of Notice: *
Renfrewshire CouncilRenfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 1AN
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(2) - None of the land to which the application relates constitutes or forms part of an agricultural holding;
or –
(2) - The land or part of the land to which the application relates constitutes or forms part of an agricultural holding and I have/the
applicant has served notice on every person other than myself/himself who, at the beginning of the period of 21 days ending with the
date of the accompanying application was an agricultural tenant.  These persons are:
Name:
Address:
Date of Service of Notice: *
Signed: Stuart Craig
On behalf of: Kilbarchan Vehicle Services
Date: 29/04/2025
 Please tick here to certify this Certificate. *
Checklist – Application for Planning Permission
Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013
Please take a few moments to complete the following checklist in order to ensure that you have provided all the necessary information
in support of your application. Failure to submit sufficient information with your application may result in your application being deemed
invalid. The planning authority will not start processing your application until it is valid.
a) If this is a further application where there is a variation of conditions attached to a previous consent, have you provided a statement to
that effect? *
 Yes   No   Not applicable to this application
b) If this is an application for planning permission or planning permission in principal where there is a crown interest in the land, have
you provided a statement to that effect? *
 Yes   No   Not applicable to this application
c) If this is an application for planning permission, planning permission in principle or a further application and the application is for
development belonging to the categories of national or major development (other than one under Section 42 of the planning Act), have
you provided a Pre-Application Consultation Report? *
 Yes   No   Not applicable to this application

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Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013
d) If this is an application for planning permission and the application relates to development belonging to the categories of national or
major developments and you do not benefit from exemption under Regulation 13 of The Town and Country Planning (Development
Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013, have you provided a Design and Access Statement? *
 Yes   No   Not applicable to this application
e) If this is an application for planning permission and relates to development belonging to the category of local developments (subject
to regulation 13. (2) and (3) of the Development Management Procedure (Scotland) Regulations 2013) have you provided a Design
Statement? *
 Yes   No   Not applicable to this application
f) If your application relates to installation of an antenna to be employed in an electronic communication network, have you provided an
ICNIRP Declaration? *
 Yes   No   Not applicable to this application
g) If this is an application for planning permission, planning permission in principle, an application for approval of matters specified in
conditions or an application for mineral development, have you provided any other plans or drawings as necessary:
  Site Layout Plan or Block plan.
  Elevations.
  Floor plans.
  Cross sections.
  Roof plan.
  Master Plan/Framework Plan.
  Landscape plan.
  Photographs and/or photomontages.
  Other.
If Other, please specify: *  (Max 500 characters)
Provide copies of the following documents if applicable:
A copy of an Environmental Statement. *  Yes   N/A
A Design Statement or Design and Access Statement. *  Yes   N/A
A Flood Risk Assessment. *  Yes   N/A
A Drainage Impact Assessment (including proposals for Sustainable Drainage Systems). *  Yes   N/A
Drainage/SUDS layout. *  Yes   N/A
A Transport Assessment or Travel Plan  Yes   N/A
Contaminated Land Assessment. *  Yes   N/A
Habitat Survey. *  Yes   N/A
A Processing Agreement. *  Yes   N/A
Other Statements (please specify). (Max 500 characters)

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Declare – For Application to Planning Authority
I, the applicant/agent certify that this is an application to the planning authority as described in this form. The accompanying
Plans/drawings and additional information are provided as a part of this application.
Declaration Name: Mr Stuart Craig
Declaration Date: 29/04/2025
Payment Details
Pay Direct     
Created: 29/04/2025 17:49

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My Ref: 25/0320/PP
Contact: James McCafferty
Telephone: 0141 487 1366
Email: james.mccafferty@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Date: 4 September 2025
Stuart Craig
Craig Architecture
The Old Library Centre
9 High Barholm
Kilbarchan
PA10 2EF
Application No: 25/0320/PP
Application Type: Planning Permission (Local)
Description: Change of use of former community garden to parking facility associated
with existing business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services)
Location: Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane, Kilbarchan Road, Johnstone,
,
Decision: Refuse
Dear Sir/Madam,
The Council has determined the above application.
Full information is found in the attached decision notice. Please read it carefully and note if you
are required to take any additional action.
A full account of how the Council reached its decision is provided in the report of handling. This
is available by entering the reference number online at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/planning-portal
Yours faithfully,
David Love
Chief Planning Officer

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DECISION NOTICE
APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER
25/0320/PP
APPLICATION TYPE
Planning Permission (Local)
DESCRIPTION
Change of use of former community garden to parking facility associated with existing business
(Kilbarchan Vehicle Services)
LOCATION
Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane, Kilbarchan Road, Johnstone,
DECISION
Refuse
REASON(S) FOR DECISION 
1. The proposed development is contrary to Policy 20 of National Planning Framework 4,
Policy P6 of the Local Development Plan and the New Development Supplementary
Guidance on Open Space in that the proposal would result in the loss of an area of open
space designated within the adopted spatial strategy.
2. The proposed development is contrary to Policy 14 of National Planning Framework 4,
Policy P1 of the Local Development Plan and the New Development Supplementary on
Creating Places and in that the proposal would not be compatible with surrounding uses
or conductive to the creation of a pleasant place.
CONDITION(S)       
1. None required.
ADVISORY NOTE(S) 
1. None required.
PLANS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
A stamped copy of the plans and supporting documents that describe the proposal have been
provided alongside this decision notice. These can also be viewed online by searching for the
application reference number online at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/planning-portal.
REPORT OF HANDLING
A full account of how the Council reached its decision is provided in the report of handling. This
is available by entering the reference number online at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/planning-
portal.
In the case of a planning application, the report of handling details if any Section 75 obligations
are to be agreed (as required by regulation 28 of the Town and Country Planning (Development
Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013) and whether the application was varied
prior to determination (as required by section 32A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland)
Act 1997).
DATE OF DECISION
4 September 2025

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David Love
Chief Planning Officer

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Appeals
If the applicant is aggrieved by the decision or the conditions that have been attached, they
can request a review of the decision/conditions.
If your planning application was for a local development and was not determined at the
Planning and Climate Change Board you can request a review by the Council’s Local
Review Body within three months of the date of decision. Full details can be found online.
In all other cases you can request a review of the decision/conditions by the Scottish
Ministers. Any such appeal must be made within three months of the date of decision and
should be addressed to the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division, Ground Floor,
Hadrian House, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.  A copy of the
notice of appeal must at the same time be emailed to dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk.  
The exception to this is Treeworks (TPO) applications where the appeal must be made to the
Planning and Environmental Appeals Division within 28 days of the date of decision.
Should you require further information on the appeals process please contact the case
officer.
If planning permission to develop land is refused or granted subject to conditions and the
owner of the land claims that the land has become incapable of reasonably beneficial use in
its existing state and cannot be rendered capable of reasonably beneficial use by the
carrying out of any development which has been or would be permitted, the owner of the
land may serve on the planning authority a purchase notice requiring the purchase of the
owner of the land's interest in the land in accordance with Part 5 of the Town and Country
Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.  
2. Notices
The person undertaking the work must provide prior written notification of the date on which
it is intended works will commence. They are also required to provide written notification of
the date on which the works were completed.
Notification of Initiation of Development
Notification of Completion of Works
These should be emailed to dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk. Please quote the application reference
number.
A person enacting a planning consent must display a notice on site if the development
belongs to the categories of major or national development or is within a class specified in
Schedule 3 of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)
(Scotland) Regulations 2013. A copy of the notice can be found online.
3. Discharge of Conditions
The details required to discharge any condition(s) imposed on a consent can be submitted
online.
The fee for the discharge of conditions on a planning consent is £100 per request. You can
include more than one condition in each request.
Failure to discharge any condition(s) in a timely manner may result in formal enforcement
action being taken.

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4. Variation of Planning Consents
To make a non material variation to a planning consent please complete and return the form
available online.
Failure to enact a consent in accordance with the plans and supporting documents detailed
above may result in formal enforcement action being taken.
5. Additional Consents
This decision does not carry with it any consent or approval that may be required under other
statutory enactments.
Consent under the Building (Scotland) Acts may be required. For further information, email
building.standards@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 may be required. For further information,
email roadsconsultation@renfrewshire.gov.uk

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Delegated Report of Handling
Report by Chief Planning Officer
Reference No 25/0320/PP
Application Type Planning Permission (Local)
Proposal Change of use of former community garden to parking facility
associated with existing business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services)
Location Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane, Kilbarchan Road,
Johnstone
Ward 9 - Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood And Lochwinnoch
Community Council Kilbarchan Community Council
Applicant Mr Jim Brown Kilbarchan Vehicle Services
Recommendation Refuse
All plans, reports, documents and representations relating to this application can be
viewed in full online at https://pl-bs.renfrewshire.gov.uk/online-
applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SVIRIOMWHT000
This report fulfils the requirements of regulation 16, Schedule 2, paragraphs 3(c) and 4 of
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland)
Regulations 2013.
Proposal
This application seeks planning permission for the change of use of a community garden to
a parking facility associated with an existing business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services) on land
off Cartside Terrace in Kilbarchan.
Approximately 1,100 square metres of land would be levelled and finished with gravel to
form an area of surface parking. Trees around the southern and western boundary would be
retained while hedging would be planted along the northern and eastern boundaries.
Site Description
The application site is located within a residential area, with access taken from a road to the
north. Residential properties are found to the east and south while the A737 trunk road is
found to the west.
Pre-Application Consultation with Officers
The Scottish Government strongly encourages constructive pre-application discussions
between prospective applicants and the planning authority.  Pre-application discussions
seek to identify key planning considerations at an early stage and help inform what
supporting information is required to support a subsequent application. 
No pre-application discussions have taken place.
Negotiated Improvements
No changes have been negotiated.
Site History
The planning history for the site is as follows; if no history is listed then planning has no
record of previous applications for the site.
Consultations  
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Chief Executive's (Roads Development) - no objection subject to conditions relating to
upgrades to the footway and the submission of an operational statement.
E,H&I (Environmental Protection) - no objection.
Community Council - Kilbarchan Community Council support the application subject to the
application of conditions in relation to the use of the land, operating hours and a landscaping
plan.
Representations
The application has been publicised in line with the requirements of the relevant legislation.
The following representations were received:
Object - 4
Support - 0
Neutral - 0
The issues raised can be summarised as follows:
1. The proposal would exacerbate existing parking/access issues
2. Property prices could be negatively impacted
3. The site should be left to rewild
4. The proposal would not resolve parking issues on Tandlehill Road
5. Vehicles could contaminate the site
6. Future development could take place in association with the parking
7. A car park would have a negative impact on built heritage
8. Privacy/overlooking concerns
9. Road safety concerns
Policy Context  
In making any determination under the Planning Acts, regard is to be had to the
development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. In this instance the
Development Plan consists of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and the Renfrewshire
Local Development Plan (2021) (LDP).
The following provisions of the Development Plan are considered relevant to the
determination of this application:
National Planning Framework 4 
Policy 14 - Design, quality and place
Policy 20 - Blue and green infrastructure
Full details relating to the policies of the NPF4 can be found online.
Renfrewshire Local Development Plan
Policy P1 - Renfrewshire's Places
Policy P6 - Open Space
Full details relating to the policies of the LDP can be found online
Other relevant policies and guidance
Delivering the Places Strategy - Open Space
Delivering the Places Strategy - Creating Places

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Submitted Reports and Assessments
No reports or assessments were submitted in support of the application.
Scottish Ministers Direction
In determining a planning application, the Council is required to provide details of any
Direction made by Scottish Ministers under Regulation 30 (Directions requiring consultation),
Regulation 31 (Directions requiring information), Regulation 32 (Directions restricting the
grant of planning permission) and Regulation 33 (Directions requiring consideration of
condition) of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)
(Scotland) Regulations 2013, or under Regulation 50 (that development is EIA development)
of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland)
Regulations 2017.
None.
Planning Assessment
Policy P6 of the LDP seeks to protect areas of open space identified in the spatial strategy
from development. As the site is allocated as open space in the adopted spatial strategy and
was until last year used as a community garden, the use of the land for surface car parking
would be contrary to Policy P6.
Similarly, Policy 20 of NPF4 seeks to protect and enhance existing green infrastructure. As
the proposal would replace a designated area of greenspace with surface car parking it
cannot be considered that the proposal would be consistent with the aims of Policy 20.
Policy P1 of the LDP supports the continuance of built form, where the development would
be compatible with and complimentary to the surrounding uses while Policy 14 of NPF4
encourages development that results in the creation of pleasant places. The creation of
1,100 square metres of commercial surface parking at the expense of a designated area of
open space that sits in close proximity to residential properties cannot be considered
compatible with the surrounding built environment or conducive to the creation of a pleasant
place.
In addition, the parking would be located approximately 110 metres from Kilbarchan Vehicle
Service’s existing premises so would be disconnected from the parent property. The car park
would therefore appear isolated and an incongruous addition to a residential street, with it
not apparent that the parking is linked to a local business.
The proposal is therefore contrary to both Policy P1 and Policy 14 of NPF4.
As the applicant notes, the site previously housed a petrol filling station Policy 9 of NPF4 and
this is relevant. While Policy 9 supports the reuse of brownfield land, the reuse must be
sustainable. For the reasons discussed above, the reuse of a designated area of
greenspace as a surface car park cannot be considered sustainable and the proposal is
therefore contrary to Policy 9.
Environmental Protection and Transport Scotland have not objected to the proposal. Roads
Development support the proposal, subject to conditions, on the grounds that it would help
address parking issues on Tandlehill Road. However, as the proposal is not considered to
comply with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan for the reasons discussed
above it cannot be supported.
Kilbarchan Community Council support the application, subject to conditions, on the grounds
that it would help support a local business and would help resolve traffic issues in the area
where Kilbarchan Vehicle Services is located. While support for businesses is provided

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throughout the Development Plan, the site must be suitable for the business in question and
the impact the proposal would have on nearby uses must be considered. For the reasons
discussed above, the proposal does not comply with the relevant provisions of the
Development Plan so cannot be supported.
While the Community Council also note that part of the site would remain as greenspace, the
relevant provisions of the Development Plan do not quantify an acceptable amount of
greenspace that can be lost to redeveloped. In addition, it is considered that the provision of
surface carparking would have a negative impact on the remaining greenspace.
Finally, issues around drainage, the protection of existing trees and the species and extent
of the proposed hedging have not been progressed due to the proposal being unacceptable.
Representations
The potential for the development to negatively impact property prices is not a material
planning consideration. The fact the site could be left to rewild or the fact that additional
development could occur in the future are not matters that can be considered in the
assessment of this application, with the application required to be assessed on its own merit.
Given its location, it is not considered that the development would not have an unacceptable
impact on either Kilbarchan Conservation area or nearby listed buildings.
Given the site was last used as a community garden it is not considered that the use of the
land as a car park would have a material impact on the privacy afforded to nearby residential
properties.
All other issues have been addressed in the above report.
Planning Obligations
The Council is required to provide a summary of the terms of any planning obligation which
is required to be entered into under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland)
Act in relation to the grant of permission for the proposed development:
None.
Conclusion
In view of the above, the proposal is contrary to both Policy 20 of NPF4 and Policy P6 of the
LDP in that the proposal would result in the loss of an area of open space designated in the
adopted spatial strategy. The proposal would also be contrary to Policy 14 of NPF4 and
Policy P1 of the LDP in that the proposal would not be compatible with surrounding uses or
conductive to the creation of a pleasant place.
Recommendation
Refuse
Reason(s) for Recommendation 
1. The proposed development is contrary to Policy 20 of National Planning
Framework 4, Policy P6 of the Local Development Plan and the New
Development Supplementary Guidance on Open Space in that the proposal
would result in the loss of an area of open space designated within the adopted
spatial strategy.
2. The proposed development is contrary to Policy 14 of National Planning
Framework 4, Policy P1 of the Local Development Plan and the New
Development Supplementary on Creating Places and in that the proposal would

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not be compatible with surrounding uses or conductive to the creation of a
pleasant place.
Condition(s)     
1. None required.
Advisory Note(s) 
1. None required.
For further information please contact James McCafferty, Development Standards Team,
Email: james.mccafferty@renfrewshire.gov.uk

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Comments for Planning Application 25/0320/PP
Application Summary
Application Number: 25/0320/PP
Address: Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane Kilbarchan Road Johnstone
Proposal: Change of use of former community garden to parking facility associated with existing
business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services)
Case Officer: James McCafferty
Customer Details
Name:
Address: 
Comment Details
Commenter Type: Neighbour
Stance: Customer objects to the Planning Application
Comment Reasons:
- Noise
- Privacy
- Residential Amenity
- Traffic Movement/Safety
Comment:The cul de sac at top of our lane - Cartside terrace is currently extremely busy with car
parking due to residents within area and we find it very difficult to access our lane at present. We
only recently got a T Bar painted at top of our lane to curb existing parking from blocking our
access to our lane.
The top of our lane is also the storage point for the collection of our bins.
As this is a cal de sac and only one way in and out there is very little space for turning and
manoeuvring cars safely and an addition of a car garage would make even this less safe.
At present the garage is also parking a large horse box within the no parking overnight zone of the
cul de sac - so we would be concerned if the garage owner would illegally park other vehicles in
this area.
It's difficult enough to access the roundabout without the addition of more parked cars.
A car garage would also not be a great 'welcome' into our lovely village.
We are also concerned with fumes and spillages of oil and diesel at cul de sac.
Unsure of any busy using this space due it being a former petrol station.

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Comments for Planning Application 25/0320/PP
Application Summary
Application Number: 25/0320/PP
Address: Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane Kilbarchan Road Johnstone
Proposal: Change of use of former community garden to parking facility associated with existing
business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services)
Case Officer: James McCafferty
Customer Details
Name:
Address: 
Comment Details
Commenter Type: Member of Public
Stance: Customer objects to the Planning Application
Comment Reasons:
- Noise
- Privacy
- Residential Amenity
- Traffic Movement/Safety
Comment:Noise:
The present noise level from the traffic on the main road and A737 would be increased noticeably
from the impact of increased noise from car engines and increased traffic entering and leaving the
proposed parking facility at all hours of the day and into the evening.
Privacy:
Due to the situation within the proposed sight and the level of the ground this would have a
negative effect on the present privacy for myself and my neighbours garden.
Residential Amenity:
The residents of Cartside terrace have limited parking space as this is not a designated parking
area for residents and presently it can be very difficult to find a parking space with no alternatives
available. The area in front of what was the gateway garden often has vehicles parked overnight,
heavy machinery is parked if works are being carried out on the A737 or local works regarding any
utilities. Taxis and dog walkers often park in this area and outside the homes of the residents.
There are present road markers to stop people from parking overnight outside the proposed site
however this is not adhered to and there appears to be no action taken regarding this. My concern
with the present plan to keep at least 20 cars in a very limited space would then incur all types of
vehicles being parked outside the proposed storage facility causing major issues with safe access,

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further congestion and major parking issues for the residents of Cartside terrace and Waterside
lane.
Traffic Movement /safety:
Kilbarchan has major ongoing issues with traffic management the site proposed would certainly
add to this serious issue. The only access is via an extremely busy roundabout which in my view is
a serious safety issue for residents and members of the public that access the area by car. My
concerns regarding this application is that there is presently an extremely heavy volume of traffic
using the roundabouts and this is the only access to our homes. As for leaving my home and
entering the roundabout I often have the feeling of 'taking my life in my hands' as not only do I
have to look for traffic coming from Johnstone and the By Pass I have to be prepared to stop on
the roundabout as the traffic coming from the village does not always give way ; drivers do not
appear to expect cars to be coming from our direction which is a very serious concern. If the traffic
exiting Cartside terrace onto the roundabout increases there is a far greater chance of serious
accidents.
Cartside terrace is the main route to Johnstone for pedestrians and cyclists. There is a continuous
high level of pedestrian activity in this area many of whom are children and the elderly. There is no
pavement and all have to cross at the entrance to Cartside terrace. Therefor further traffic from the
car storage/parking and movement within this small enclosed area could lead to serious accidents.
Kilbarchan is a conservation village and Cartside terrace is the first area travellers see when
entering the village. There is a listed building, and properties retain many traditional features
reflecting the history of Kilbarchan. This application would need to meet the test of being in the
best interest of the village. I was very sorry to see the gateway garden could no longer be
maintained however the wild flowers and trees provide a space for wild life and insects within a
heavy trafficked area promoting a more Eco friendly environment. To utilise this area for car
storage would not be an asset to Kilbarchan. In my view the current car parking problem in
Tandlehill Road associated with the garage would be transferred to Cartside terrace/Waterside
lane would be detrimental to the village by causing major safety issues.

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Comments for Planning Application 25/0320/PP
Application Summary
Application Number: 25/0320/PP
Address: Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane Kilbarchan Road Johnstone
Proposal: Change of use of former community garden to parking facility associated with existing
business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services)
Case Officer: James McCafferty
Customer Details
Name:
Address: 
Comment Details
Commenter Type: Complainant
Stance: Customer objects to the Planning Application
Comment Reasons:
- Noise
- Privacy
- Residential Amenity
- Traffic Movement/Safety
Comment:We are submitting objections to this application on the following grounds:
Gateway gardens was part of Stalled spaces project and as such would be better left to re wilding.
This would enable ecological restoration rather than commercial development.
Kilbarchan is home to 61 buildings of architectural and historical merit. These include Cartside
terrace, which sits beside the proposed development plot. This is a category B listed building of
regional and local importance which is considered a major example of special and architectural
importance. The terrace is the "gateway" to Kilbarchan and a commercial development adjacent to
this would be incongruous and not in keeping with the architectural heritage or entrance to the
village.
The parking problems in Tandelhill Road are caused by illegal and selfish parking by people going
in to the convenience store and the butcher. Cars are abandoned on double yellow lines as they
do their shopping. This prevents other vehicles turning into and exiting Tandelhill Road. As a result
this causes a hazard for divers and pedestrians alike.
There is potential for this site to be used as a dumping ground for scrap cars. There is also the risk
of the associated contamination from spillage of oil and other toxic materials.

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Noise pollution is also a factor emanating from vehicles being transported to and from the site, as
well as the potential for access and safety issues for residents of Waterside lane and Cartside
terrace.
Future development of this site. There is potential for this site to be developed further by the
erection of buildings and workshops. This would change the use from parking to a full commercial
premises.
This proposal aims to alleviate the problems caused by the parking of approx 20 cars. However it
would simply create a problem of a similar nature in another by the movement of vehicles to
Cartside terrace.
Kilbarchan is considered a heritage village. It has a rich history, particularly known for its weaving
industry during the Industrial Revolution. The village retains much of its charm and historical
character, with many buildings listed by Historic Scotland as being of architectural or historical
merit, being designated as an outstanding conservation area. This development as you enter
Kilbarchan would seriously diminish this significant acknowledgment for our village.

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From: DC <dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk>
Sent: 18 Aug 2025 10:28:30
To: dc.bs@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Cc:
Subject:  FW: Planning Application Ref 25/0320/PP
Attachments: 
From: DC <dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk>
Sent: 18 August 2025 10:21
To: DC <dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk>
Subject: FW: Planning Application Ref 25/0320/PP
From: James McCafferty <james.mccafferty@renfrewshire.gov.uk>
Sent: 18 August 2025 10:14
To: DC <dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk>
Subject: FW: Planning Application Ref 25/0320/PP
Hi,
Can this be registered as an objection and redacted please. I have responded to the questions
Thanks
James
From: >
Sent: 17 August 2025 15:52
To: Gillian Graham <cllr.gillian.graham@renfrewshire.gov.uk>; Andy Doig <cllr.andy.doig@renfrewshire.gov.uk>; Emma Rodden
<cllr.emma.rodden@renfrewshire.gov.uk>; Christopher Gilmour <cllr.chris.gilmour@renfrewshire.gov.uk>; James McCafferty
<james.mccafferty@renfrewshire.gov.uk>
Subject: Planning Application Ref 25/0320/PP
Hi There,
I would like to object to the above planning application.  The consultation period has apparently closed but
unfortunately I was not aware of the planning application until I spoke with a neighbour.  I live at 1a Cartside
Terrace, Kilbarchan,PA10 2AB. There are 14 residents within this area and only 9 were notified although this
planning application affects two whole streets...

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The community garden has recently closed and I believe there has been a request to use this as a parking
facility for a local business.  I am aware of the local business and from being a regular walker within the area I
can identify at least 8 vehicles already within walking distance of this business that are related to it.  As far as I
am concerned you are really only moving the problem to another area of the village and renfrewshire council
have already failed to address this issue.
In cartside terrace we are already struggling to park our vehicles as this area is regularly used by people
walking on the cycle track, fishing in the river, going to shopping to the butchers, people parking horse boxes
(a horse box has been there all summer) and roads department parking all of the heavy digging equipment
when there is working done on the A737 and not to finally mention the local arnold clark uses cartside terrace
as a local turning point when people are testing driving cars... they get out their cars and look about the cars
and change drivers and drive back down the A737 this area is a thoroughfare... as well as taxi drivers sitting in
the area until they receive a fair..we also experience overnight parking from camper vans and artic vehicle
drivers..... to be honest there are random strangers parked on the street on a daily basis and its not
acceptable - none of the residents are happy.  Cartside Terrace is already being used for a valetor who cleans
cars probably from customers of the said business in question. 
This parking facility would impact greatly on this street as it really wouldn't stop at a parking facility, staff would
be fixing issues probably within this area and we already have had multiple diesel/petrol spillages in this
area....  the council should be addressing the current issues with the parking in this area and not adding to the
problem.    not to mentioned the detrimental impact this could also have on the price of our properties and as
a home owner this concerns me. 
I would be grateful if this comments could be taken into consideration before a decision is made.
kind regards.

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E,H&I (Environmental Protection) 
Environmental ProtectionConsultation Response 
Relevant Details 
Application Reference: 25/0320/PP
Consent Type:  Planning Permission (Local)
Proposed Development:  Change of use of former community garden to parking facility
associated with existing business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services)
Location:  Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane
Kilbarchan Road
Johnstone 
Planning Case Officer:  James McCafferty
Public Access Link: https://pl-bs.renfrewshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.
do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SVIRIOMWHT000
Response Required by: 29 July 2025
Responding Officer: Karen McIndoe 
Date Consultation Request
Received:
08/07/2025
Date Consultation Response
Returned:
10/07/2025 
Recommendation (Mark with an X) 
No Objections   x
No Objections Subject to Conditions  
Holding Objection (further information
required) 
Objection (recommend refusal)  
No Comments   
Considerations 
Comments/Observations 
Recommended Planning
Conditions 
Informatives/Advisory Notes 
Conclusions   
Signed: Karen McIndoe  
Environment, Housing & Infrastructure (Environmental Protection) 
Date:  10/07/2025

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From: DC <dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk>
Sent: 26 Aug 2025 01:26:17
To: dc.pl@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Cc:
Subject: FW: Kilbarchan Community Council response to 25/0320/PP
Attachments: 
From: Fiona Stewart <kilbarchanplanning@gmail.com>
Sent: 24 August 2025 22:32
To: DC <dc@renfrewshire.gov.uk>
Cc: Yahoo! Mail. <kilbarchancommunitycouncil@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Kilbarchan Community Council response to 25/0320/PP
Kilbarchan Community Council would like this response to be taken into consideration regarding the :-
Site to east of Junction with Waterside Lane Kilbarchan Road. Change of use of former community garden to
parking, facility associated with existing business.
25/0320/PP.
We note that the planning portal is not accepting responses and states that the consultation period has closed.  However
the weekly list stated that the end of consultation period was 28th August and indeed it also shows this on the time line
for this application.
This has been a difficult application for us to consider and has resulted in much discussion about this application on a site
that is now an area of greenspace and is a prominent gateway into the village.  However as there are considerable traffic
issues caused by this business parking vehicles at Tandlehill Road, Ladysmith Avenue and also several other areas in this
locale we have reached the collective decision that  we support this application.  There are very few businesses
operating in Kilbarchan now and the desire to retain a local business in Kilbarchan is our rationale behind our decision. 
To date we have not supported development in greenbelt or greenspace but we believe, in this case, that the area can
remain functioning as an area of greenspace and also operate as a small carpark for this business.  There should be no
ancillary buildings as a result of this development and we will not support any aspect of development other than car
parking.
However we only support this application if the following conditions apply should consent be granted for this
application.
1. Vehicles movements should be restricted to normal working hours ( we will leave that with you to decide) to
prevent unacceptable disturbance to residents.
2. The use of this area should be restricted to parking only and not be used for any buildings/workshops.
3. A landscape plan should be submitted to Renfrewshire Council to add to the existing green infrastructure and be
native species only. With the contamination of this site it may be that this can only be achieved by container
planting .  A five year maintenance plan should be included with this landscape plan with a commitment to
replace any trees or shrubs that do not survive during this period.

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Lastly in view of the additional car parking that has taken place around this business premises to date,  although out with
the role of planning department as public road ( we think), consideration should be given to the area at the front of the
Proposal having a Traffic Restriction Order applied so that this area is for resident parking only. 
Kind regards
Fiona Stewart Chair of Kilbarchan Community Council and on behalf of Kilbarchan Community Council.

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CARTSIDE TERRACE
drawing no:
scale + size:
job no:
date:
status:
1. Drawings are based on survey data and may
not accurately represent what physically
present.
2. Do not scale from this drawing. All
dimensions to be site verified by the
contractor before proceeding.
3. All dimensions are in millimetres unless
noted otherwise.
4. Craig Architecture Ltd shall be notified in
writing of any discrepancies.
5. This drawing is to be read in conjunction
with all other Consultants drawings,
specifications and schedules.
title:
approved by:
drawn by:
project:
client:
REV DATE DRAWN APP. NOTES
notes
revisions
north
not to scale
revision:
Craig Architecture Ltd
9 High Barholm
Kilbarchan, PA10 2EF
01505 705 105
stuart@craigarchitecture.co.uk
www.craigarchitecture.co.uk
S3 - PLANNING
KILBARCHAN
VEHICLE SERVICES
VACANT LAND
CARTSIDE TERRACE
LARGE LOCATION PLAN &
APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
-
SC
-
28.04.25
25
VARIES (A2)
20-001
N
LARGE SCALE LOCATION PLAN
1:2500
KILBARCHAN VEHICLE SERVICES
PROPOSED BOUNDARY
EXISTING PARKING AREAS
PROPOSED PARKING AREA
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL
CHANGE OF USE - KILBARCHAN VEHICLE SERVICES ARE SEEKING TO ACQUIRE LAND,
CURRENTLY VACANT, TO USE AS PARKING FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS' VEHICLES.
APPLICATION SITE
LOCATED ADJACENT TO CARTSIDE TERRACE AND WATERSIDE LANE AND ACCESSED OFF
CARTSIDE TERRACE. THE SITE IS CURRENTLY VACANT, WAS MOST RECENTLY USED AS A
COMMUNITY GARDEN AND WAS HISTORICALLY A PETROL STATION AND VEHICLE
GARAGE UP UNTIL THE 1970S. THE BOUNDARY IS PREDOMINANTLY ENCLOSED BY A
STEEL FENCE WITH A SINGLE ACCESS VIA STEEL GATES. THERE ARE SOME SMALL TREES
ALONG THE NORTH-WEST AND SOUTH-WEST BOUNDARY.
PARKING ISSUES
AT PRESENT, KILBARCHAN VEHICLE SERVICES HAVE TO PARK THEIR CUSTOMERS' CARS
IN THE ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL AREAS. THESE AREAS INCLUDE TANDLEHILL ROAD,
LADYSMITH AVENUE AND THE CAR PARK OFF OF MILLIKEN ROAD. ON AVERAGE THEY
HAVE AROUND 20 CARS PARKED AROUND THE LOCAL AREA EVERY DAY, AND THIS HAS
AN IMPACT ON THE SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL AREAS WHICH ARE ALREADY
CONGESTED BY RESIDENTS' VEHICLES AND OTHER TRAFFIC.
SOLUTION
THE PROPOSED CAR PARKING AREA WOULD ALLEVIATE SOME OF THE PRESSURE ON
THE RESIDENTIAL STREETS CAUSED BY ON STREET PARKING. IT IS PROPOSED THAT THE
SITE WILL BE LEVELLED SLIGHTLY AND MADE GOOD WITH A GRAVEL FINISH. ALL
BOUNDARY TREATMENTS WILL BE RETAINED AND HEDGES WILL BE PLANTED AROUND
THE BOUNDARY ADJACENT TO CARTSIDE TERRACE AND WATERSIDE LANE TO CREATE A
SOFT BARRIER BETWEEN THE PARKING AREA AND ADJACENT STREETS.
CURRENT VIEW OF SITE FROM CARTSIDE TERRACE
HISTORIC MAP 1944-1974 SHOWING GARAGE
WITH PROPOSED BOUNDARY OVERLAYED
https://maps.nls.uk/view/130200012

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CARTSIDE TERRACE
W
ATERSIDE W
AY
W
ATERSIDE W
AY
CARTSIDE TERRACE
A 737
4
3
4B
4
1
TRELO-
WENA
( VACANT LAND )
( PUBLIC FOOT BRIDGE )
( TO B 787 &
KILBARCHAN ROAD )
W
ATERSIDE W
AY
W
ATERSIDE W
AY
CARTSIDE TERRACE
A 737
4
3
4B
4
1
TRELO-
WENA
( HATCHED PARKING AREA
TO BE LEVELLED
& FINISHED WITH GRAVEL )
( PUBLIC FOOT BRIDGE )
( TO B 787 &
KILBARCHAN ROAD )
METAL FENCE RETAINED
METAL GATE RETAINED
( TREES AROUND
PERIMETER RETAINED )
NEW HEDGE ROWS PLANTED AS
SHOWN TO SOFTEN BOUNDARY
drawing no:
scale + size:
job no:
date:
status:
1. Drawings are based on survey data and may
not accurately represent what physically
present.
2. Do not scale from this drawing. All
dimensions to be site verified by the
contractor before proceeding.
3. All dimensions are in millimetres unless
noted otherwise.
4. Craig Architecture Ltd shall be notified in
writing of any discrepancies.
5. This drawing is to be read in conjunction
with all other Consultants drawings,
specifications and schedules.
title:
approved by:
drawn by:
project:
client:
REV DATE DRAWN APP. NOTES
notes
revisions
north
not to scale
revision:
Craig Architecture Ltd
9 High Barholm
Kilbarchan, PA10 2EF
01505 705 105
stuart@craigarchitecture.co.uk
www.craigarchitecture.co.uk
S3 - PLANNING
KILBARCHAN
VEHICLE SERVICES
VACANT LAND
CARTSIDE TERRACE
LOCATION PLAN
& BLOCK PLANS
-
SC
-
28.04.25
25
VARIES (A2)
01-001
N
LOCATION PLAN
1:1250
BLOCK PLAN
AS EXISTING - 1:500
BLOCK PLAN
AS PROPOSED - 1:500
0 5.01.0 20.0m10.0
0 5.01.0 20.0m10.0

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Chief Executive's (Roads Development) 
Consultation Response 
Relevant Details 
Application Reference: 25/0320/PP
Consent Type:  Planning Permission (Local)
Proposed Development:  Change of use of former community garden to parking facility
associated with existing business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services)
Location:  Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane
Kilbarchan Road
Johnstone 
Planning Case Officer:  James McCafferty
Public Access Link: https://pl-bs.renfrewshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.
do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SVIRIOMWHT000
Response Required by: 29 July 2025
Responding Officer: Stephen Boyle
Date Consultation Request
Received: 
Date Consultation Response
Returned: 
Recommendation (Mark with an X) 
No Objections 
No Objections Subject to Conditions x
Holding Objection (further information required) 
Objection (recommend refusal) 
No Comments 
Comments/Observations on Proposed Development: 
Necessary requirements (road safety considerations):   
The formation of a parking facility for Kilbarchan Vehicle Services is proposed to address the on street
parking issues associated with the development site. Tandlehill Rd has narrow footways with vehicles
parking on the footway reducing the narrow width of thew footway further and presenting a danger to
those walking. Any proposal to reduce the number of vehicles parking on Tandlehill Rd and the
surrounding areas would likely see an improvement for pedestrians. 
The site frontage has sections of missing footways that will need reinstated to provide a connection
from the development site to the existing footway network. There is limited details regarding how the
parking facility will operate and further details of this will be needed to ensure there will be no impact
on Cartside Terrace. 
Recommendations/improvements/enhancements:

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Recommended Planning Conditions (if applicable): 
1. Prior to works starting on site the applicant shall provide for approval a continuous
footway across the site frontage and dropped kerbs for linking to the existing footway on
Cartside Terrace. 
2. Prior to works starting the applicant shall submit for approval an operational statement
and address concerns regarding the impact the development will have on Cartside
Terrace. The operational statement will detail how the cars will be parked, who will collect
the cars, ensure internal pedestrian facilities are provided etc. 
3. Prior to works starting the applicant shall submit details of the access ensuring all works
are in accordance with the National Roads Development Guide for approval. 
Informatives/Advisory Notes for intimation to Applicant: 
Signed: ___john everett______________________________  
Chief Executive's Service (Roads Development 
Date:  ___18.08.25____________ 
For further information please contact Chief Executive's Service (Roads Development) via email on:
roadsconsultation@renfrewshire.gov.uk

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Appendix 1 - Roads Development Checklist 
Is the Road Development Checklist required for this application: Yes/No (delete appropriate)  
Proposed Development Acceptable Options -  Yes (Y) / No (N) / Not Applicable (NA) 
General
(Provision and links for) 
Existing Roads New Roads Servicing and Car
Parking
Signing
Pedestrian 
n
Pedestrian Provision 
y
Widths 
n
Servicing Arrangements 
n
Location 
n/a 
Cyclist 
n
Type of Connection
(Road
Junction/Footway
Crossing) 
n
Pedestrian Provision 
n
Parking Provision 
n
Illumination 
n/a
Public Transport 
n
Location(s) of
Connection(s) 
n
Layout
(Horizontal/Vertical
Alignment) 
n
Layout of Parking
Bays/Garages 
n
Loading 
n
Sightlines 
n
Turning Facilities
(Circles/Hammerheads) 
n
Drainage 
n
Parking 
n
Junction Details
(Locations/
Radii/Sightlines) 
n
General Impact of
Development 
n
Provision for P.U.
Services 
n
Safety Audit Required 
n
SUDS 
n/a 
Traffic Impact Analysis 
n
Other 
Construction Consent (s21) Not Required
Road Bond (S17) Not Required
Road Openings Permit (s56) Required

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Transport Scotland
Roads Directorate
Network Operations - Development Management
Response On Development Affecting Trunk Roads and Special Roads
To: Renfrewshire Council Council Reference:- 25/0320/PP
TS Reference:- SW/103/2025
The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997
The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)
(Scotland) Regulations 2013 S.I.2013 No 155 (S.25)
Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 2009
Application made by Mr Jim Brown per Stuart Craig, Craig Architecture  The Old Library Centre 9 High Barholm
Kilbarchan PA10 2EF and received by Transport Scotland on 07/08/2025 for planning permission for Change of use of
former community garden to parking facility associated with existing business (Kilbarchan Vehicle Services) located at
Site To East Of Junction With Waterside Lane, Kilbarchan Road, Johnstone affecting the A737 Trunk Road.
To obtain permission to work within the trunk road boundary, contact the Route Manager through the general contact
number below. The Operating Company has responsibility for co-ordination and supervision of works and after
permission has been granted it is the developer's contractor's responsibility to liaise with the Operating Company
during the construction period to ensure all necessary permissions are obtained.
Director, Trunk Roads Network Management Advice
1. The Director does not propose to advise against the granting of permission
2. The Director advises that planning permission be refused (see overleaf for reasons).
3. The Director advises that the conditions shown overleaf be attached to any permission the council
may give (see overleaf for reasons).
TS Contact:- Area Manager (A737)
0141 272 7100
Transport Scotland, 5th Floor, 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 7ER
Operating Company:- South West
Address:- Amey, 150 Polmadie Road, Glasgow
Telephone Number:- Not Available
e-mail address:- OCCR.SWSCOTLAND@amey.co.uk
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Transport Scotland
Roads Directorate
Network Operations - Development Management
Response On Development Affecting Trunk Roads and Special Roads
NB - Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006
Planning Authorities are requested to provide Transport Scotland, Roads Directorate, Network Operations - Development Management with a copy
of the decision notice, and notify Transport Scotland, Trunk Roads Directorate if the recommended advice is not accepted.
Transport Scotland Response Date:- 13/08/2025
Transport Scotland Contact:- Shaun Phillips
Transport Scotland Contact Details:-
Roads - Development Management
Transport Scotland, 5th Floor, 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 7ER
Telephone Number: 0141 272 7100
e-mail: development_management@transport.gov.scot
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