Braehead storage units are approved
Opening times restricted
Retrospective planning permission has been granted for self storage units in Braehead.
Stirling Council planners have conditionally approved the application from Storage Vault for the 79 units and other works at 35B Colquhoun Street.
One individual concern raised over the potential impact on neighbours of litter, untidy land or waste encroaching on neighbouring properties, was not a material planning consideration said the officials.
Braehead and Broomridge Community Council also claimed the facility adversely impacted on amenity and that local residents were already being subjected to loud noise and engines running, including in the middle of the night.
The council planners, however, said the hours of use of the storage units were being restricted and that environmental health officers had been consulted and had no concerns.
In their decision, the planners added: “Retrospective permission is sought for the erection of self-storage units (79 total), which have been erected within the yard areas to the front (west), side (south) and rear (east) of the main warehouse buildings. There are two unit sizes with a varying storage capacity. They have a sloping roof, black frame with silver steel clad walls and a yellow steel roller shutters to the front elevations.
“It is understood that the site was previously used as a cash and carry.
“The use is in keeping with the existing use at the site and the light industrial nature of the surrounding area. The proposed design of the units are in keeping with the surrounding development s ; large warehouse buildings which are industrial in nature.
“This industrial appearance does jar with the residential properties that surround the site and in order to preserve the amenity of the housing to the west, it is proposed to soft landscape the area behind the new units to soften the stark appearance. This is covered by a condition.
“The proposed access and parking solutions are appropriate with no detrimental impacts on road safety. Stirling Council Roads have raised no concerns. It is unlikely there will be any significant impacts on the local air quality or traffic congestion and a suitable condition has been utilised to ensure the site (new units only) is only operated during the hours of 8am to 9pm, to ensure the current levels of amenity.
“Overall, the proposal is acceptable and complies with the Local Development Plan.”
Storage Vault has facilities across Scotland including Glasgow, Grangemouth and East Kilbride.
The Stirling site was acquired by the firm last year. While units are mainly used by domestic customers, the company has said they are also providing popular for business customers.
In documents submitted with the application, agents for the company said: “At present the application site is a significant underutilised asset and our client is proposing to invest in the site, making good use of a brownfield site and providing quality business and storage space.”
It is proposed to soft landscape the are behind the new units Council planners