Bid for new car park on site of former Dundee nightclubs

Drivers could soon have more Dundee city centre parking options after plans for a car park were lodged with the council.

The application by National Car Parks (NCP) would see land in South Ward Road developed into 76 parking spaces. The site formerly housed nightclubs De Stihl’s and Jumpin Jaks and is across the road from the Craigowl Communities building.

The Tasting Rooms was the most recent occupant of the site, closing in 2009 following a fire, with the buildings eventually demolished in February 2014.

Owner Graham and Sibbald has marketed the site since October 2014.

The initial plan would seek permission for a temporary car park for three years with associated landscaping and boundary treatment.

The application notes the city centre location “will encourage and facilitate walking as it is within close proximity to Dundee’s main shopping, university and business areas”.

Bill Newcombe, chairman of the City Centre and Harbour Community Council, said he welcomed the proposals.

Mr Newcombe previously raised concerns with the council about long-term parking provisions, with a rise in demand expected as the waterfront and V&A work nears completion.

However, he said he had “positive” meetings with the local authority last week to discuss the long-term issue and did not foresee any “problems” with the new plan.

He said: “At the moment, the community council is in favour of this application.”

NCP were approached for a comment but they declined to do so.