Planning application 25_0320_PP2
Renfrewshire Council · 27 January 2026
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From: To: Robert Devine Subject: Planning application 25/0320/PP Date: 07 January 2026 14:17:05 Attachments: external.png finance_warning.png Dear Mr Devine, 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. 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. Additionally, there is a strong possibility that this site will be developed further by the erection of buildings and workshops. This would, of course, change the use from parking to a full commercial premises. I have spoken to the gentleman who runs the local mobile valet and does a lot of business with the garage. He has informed me that when, not if, the proposed planning application is accepted, there will be some form of structure erected on the site to allow him to valet vehicles under cover. Again this would constitute a change of use. If the garage owner intends using the site to park cars that are ultimately for sale, surely this constitutes a change of use and it no longer becomes a space for parking cars. At any given time the garage has approx 10 cars advertised for sale. The intention seems to be (from a discussion in August at the Kilbarchan Community Council meeting} that these cars will be transferred in to this parking space and then sold from there, thus the parking space becomes a sales site. This proposal aims to alleviate the problems caused by the parking of approx 20 cars around Tandlehill Road. However, it would simply create a problem of a similar nature on the other side of the A737 bypass by transferring the 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
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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. Yours sincerely. Neil MacIntyre