Following the recent planning approval on the proposed new houses at the corner of Auchinraith Road and Main Street, High Blantyre, SLC have confirmed the building of these houses WILL go ahead. The homes will be built on the current vacant land at High Blantyre, where the Kirkton Care Home once stood. The former care […]
Planning permission has been submitted for new housing at the former St. Cuthbert’s RC Church site in Hamilton, which was demolished in late 2023. The proposed development includes six 2-storey houses and an 18-flat block, alongside landscaping and parking, with the residential structures oriented towards Glenlee and Reid Streets.
North Lanarkshire Council has announced plans to refurbish the Strathclyde Park watersports centre, supported by Green Growth Accelerator funding. Improvements include an extension, electric vehicle charging points, and energy efficiency upgrades. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions and create a vibrant community hub, enhancing the park’s appeal and attracting visitors.
The Olive Music Lounge have submitted revised plans to extend their premises at Broompark Road, Blantyre. Altered plans were lodged with SLC Planning Department earlier this month after a previous larger design was retracted. The new, more modest proposal includes extending the premises to the west, with the creation of a further 120m2 lounge area, […]
We’ve had a few messages in recent weeks looking for an update on the vacant land at High Blantyre, where the Kirkton Care Home once stood. A new development of 12 council homes is still with Planning and not yet approved. The land was transferred to Housing Dept last year and is now included in […]
Application has been made to South Lanarkshire Council for a Community Asset Transfer of the TACT Hall in Blantyre over to the Thornhill and Coatshill Tenants Association. TACT Hall is a South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) Facility which has been operated by a local management committee since 1989. At present this arrangement allows the […]
Hot off the press! South Lanarkshire Council have this week approved planning for the redevelopment of the Larkfield Bing and securing a future for Larkfield Hall, Blantyre. Following a successful planning application, Blantyre Soccer Academy’s proposals have now been approved with the formation of football pitches and sports facilities going ahead. Consent for the development […]
South Lanarkshire Council have now PASSED planning permission for Blantyre Victoria Football Club to Install a brand new artificial playing surface at Forrest Street, Blantyre. The welcome news, hot off the press arrived to us today from Blantyre Vics Community Group with permission to make an announcement here. This means a new 3G football playing […]