Care home wants biomass energy system

A Cambuslang care home want to erect a biomass heating system.

Greencross Nursing Home on Tabernacle Street have submitted plans to South Lanarkshire Council for the system as well as for buffer vessels, a flue and a pellet store.

Biomass systems derive heat from organic matter meaning less of an impact on the environment.

The application was submitted by Thistle Healthcare, who own the home.

Other plans lodged with the council in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang area were:

Erection of rear conservatory to flat, 354 Kingsacre Road, Rutherglen. Applicant, Ms Ross.

Erection of two storey side extension with associated external alterations, 30 Greenlees Gardens, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mr David Meek.

Erection of single storey rear extension and raised deck with associated external alterations, 40 Coldstream Drive, Rutherglen. Applicant, Mr Gavin Dingwall.

Removal of existing timber windows, installation of uPVC windows, erection of steps, retaining walls and associated landscaping, 59 Wellshot Drive, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mr C Eyles.

Installation of broadband cabinet, front of the Surgery, 18 North Avenue, Cambuslang. Applicant, British Telecom.

Part internal conversion of integral garage to utility room, 39 Alder Gate, Drumsagard, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mr Paul and Mrs Janette McMillan.