22nd Jun 202222nd Jun 2022 shawlandsstrathbungocc Queen's Garage Development

Queen’s Garage Development (640 Pollokshaws Road)

The planning application is now live for the proposals to redevelop Queen’s Garage (640 Pollokshaws Road), the former Arnolds Clark Vauxhall Dealership, into flats.

The planning application can be viewed on Glasgow City Council’s planning portal under application reference 22/01468/FUL, at the following link.

The proposals are for a residential-only development of 55 flats over 4, 5 & 7 stories for social rent, including wheelchair accessible flats. It will be a car-free, cycle friendly development with a landscaped internal courtyard providing amenity for residents.

The building will comprise:

One bedroom flats – 12
Two bedroom flats – 29
Three bedroom flats – 9
Wheelchair accessible one bedroom flats – 1
Wheelchair accessible two bedroom flats – 3
Wheelchair accessible three bedroom flats – 1

The last date for comments on the proposals is Tuesday 19th July 2022.

The Community Council welcomes your views – please email us at shawlandsstrathbungocc@gmail.com. If you would like to make comments directly to Glasgow City Council on the proposals, you can do so on the planning application page on the Planning Portal, or in writing quoting application reference (22/01468/FUL) and site address (640 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2QF) to:

Planning and Building Standards
Glasgow City Council
231 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RX

6th Jun 202220th Nov 2022 shawlandsstrathbungocc Shawlands Arcade Development

Community Council Survey about Shawlands Arcade Development

Our survey is now closed. Thank you to all who completed it. We will shortly publish the results.

We are seeking your opinion on the proposals for the redevelopment of Shawlands Arcade so we can accurately represent the views of the community when we respond to the planning application.

You complete our online survey at https://s.surveyplanet.com/5zyqpf4e to let us know what you think of the plans.

The developer (Clydebuilt) are displaying their plan in the arcade and on their website at https://shawlandsarcade.com . We are grateful to receive views right up till the deadline for comments on the Planning Application which is not live yet but is expected to be at some point this summer.

19th Apr 202220th Apr 2022 shawlandsstrathbungocc Planning and Licencing Applications, Shawlands Arcade Development

Next round of public consultation for the Shawlands Arcade Development

Consultation Event

Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions the Scottish Government has confirmed as a temporary measure that such events will be replaced by an on-line version. However the applicant is proposing an in-person event within the Shawlands Arcade, which will be carried out on a COVID friendly basis, as well as undertaking an on-line event the following day.

Summary

To support the second PAN event Clydebuilt LP will create an online consultation model following the Scottish Government and local planning guidelines for public consultation during the coronavirus pandemic. The model will follow a public exhibition format by combining simple and straightforward access to well-laid out public information with interactive consultation techniques – geared to both answering specific questions and addressing key clarification points as well as the submission of formal feedback surveys

The project consultation website www.shawlandsarcade.com will provide updated consultation information from 10 May 2022 . In advance of this date, the website will also publicise the second in- person and virtual live events.

On 10 May 2022, an in-person drop in event will be held within the former Farmfoods Unit within the Shawlands Arcade between the hours of 3pm and 8pm. Due to COVID, we will ask attendees to book a time to attend, This will enable safe social distancing. Display boards of the proposals will be present and members of the design team will be available to answer any questions or queries. Thereafter the boards will be moved into the Arcade and displayed for 21 days.

The second online public event will commence on 11 May 2022. This will be via the project website and a live ‘chat’ link will be available between the hours of 3pm to 8pm for anyone to seek answers to questions or queries from the design team.

The consultation model consists of the following elements:

1. Direct Consultation Groups

Clydebuilt will engage with the local and surrounding Community Councils as part of the consultation exercise and will offer the ability for a ‘virtual’ meeting with representatives of the Community Council

2. Website : http://www.shawlandsarcade.com page2image5429056

The website will explain and introduce the context of the PAN. A PDF (or similar) exhibition banner will present current development plans following a similar layout to that of a public exhibition. There will be clear instructions on both interactive ‘live’ consultation and the completion and return of feedback questionnaires. The website will be updated from the 10 May 2022 and will remain available to view, and be regularly updated, as the project progresses through the pre application consultation to application submission. From 10 May 2022 to 31 May 2022 , members of the public will be able to contact the project team via the project website with any follow up questions and to submit comments directly to the project team.

3. On-Line ‘Interactive’ Consultation

On 11 May 2022 between 3pm to 8pm, the website will host a live interactive ‘chat’ link which will remain active for the ‘event-day’ period. This will allow viewers to email questions/clarification points to the design team during that time period, after they have viewed the exhibition banner. The design team will respond to all comments within a seven- day period.

4. In-Person Consultation Event

A public exhibition of the proposals will be undertaken at the Shawlands Arcade between the hours of 3pm and 8pm on 10 May 2022 where members of the design team will be available to answer questions on the proposal. After that time the exhibition will remain in place for the public to view until the 31 May 2022.

5. Feedback Questionnaire

An online feedback form/questionnaire will be included as part of the website. Responders will have a 21 day period to complete and return the feedback form/questionnaire online. There will also be the opportunity for viewers to request hard copy information/questionnaires to be issued (and returned) by post for those who don’t have access to the relevant technology.

6. Publicity

The second event will be advertised in the Evening Times at least 7 days before the event date start of 10 May 2022.

In addition, flyers advertising the consultation will be distributed to circa 4,000 local homes and premises as well as posters being displayed within the arcade and nearby.

6th Apr 202213th Apr 2022 shawlandsstrathbungocc 134 Nithsdale Drive Development

134 Nithsdale Drive Development

New Development – Former Arnold Clark site – 134 Nithsdale Drive.

The former Arnold Clark Site at 134 Nithsdale Drive G41 2PP is being developed into housing. Details of the proposed development can be found here

The agents Ryden have launched the PRE-PLANNING consultation stage and there is one remaining Virtual Pre-Application Consultation Event on the 27th April (see the website below for details on how to join) and an online survey (see website). You can also contact them directly up until the 6th May – email at nithsdale@ryden.co.uk, or in writing to Adrian Smith or Shahid Ali at Ryden (planning consultants), 130 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5HF.

The Community Council would also like your views – PLEASE EMAIL US AT: shawlandsstrathbungocc@gmail.com

14th Jan 20226th Apr 2022 shawlandsstrathbungocc Shawlands Arcade Development

Shawlands Arcade Development

You can also view the plans for the redevelopment of Shawlands Arcade on the project website https://shawlandsarcade.com/ There’s currently no official active consultation but you can also see information from the previous consultation on the same site. You can contact the developers with questions, or register for updates on the proposals by emailing enquiries@shawlandsarcade.com or calling 0800 987 5990

If there is further public consultation or a planning application is lodged, further details will be published here. The Community Council welcomes your views on the development at any time by email or by commenting on this post.

25th Nov 2025 shawlandsstrathbungocc Uncategorized

Survey – Proposed Parking Control Zones in our area

Shawlands & Strathbungo Community Council are working with Langside & Battlefield Community Council and My Shawlands to understand what our communities think of the Parking Control Zones planned by Glasgow City Council. We want to hear what you think before engaging with the Council. Please circulate & complete our questionnaire as soon as possible so we can get feedback before our next meeting on 4th December. Thank you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWh6iuMPCFcfSfFsmBKkUKmTHzQbTvivk1u-secDL75ukog/viewform?pli=1

All residents and business owners who will be affected by this will also have been sent a letter by Glasgow City Council inviting you to give your feedback on the proposed plans. You can see the plans online at https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/strathbungo or https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/…/Shawlands-Area-Proposed…

You can give your views on the parking control proposals in these areas by completing an online survey. *NOTE* You will need the survey code given at the top of your letter :

Strathbungo – https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/StrathbungoParking/

This survey closes on the 15 December 2025

Shawlands – https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ShawlandsParking/

This survey closes on the 8th December

There is also a drop-in event s on Tues 2nd December at Pollokshaws Library , 2pm-7pm, 50-60 Shawbridge St, Pollokshaws

The Community Council also wants to hear your views – please email us at shawlandsstrathbungocc@gmail.com and come along to our next monthly meeting on Thursday 4th December, 7pm, Shawlands Bowling Club.

8th Dec 2024 shawlandsstrathbungocc Uncategorized

Your Community Needs You – Our Interim Elections 2025

11th May 2024 shawlandsstrathbungocc Fireworks

Fireworks Control Zones

Shawlands & Strathbungo Community Council would like to consult the community on whether a Fireworks Control Zone (FCZ) would be appropriate for the Shawlands area from mid-October to mid-November 2024. As a community council we seek to represent the balanced views of the entire community so we have tried to use balanced language. We recognise that people enjoy fireworks, some are neutral and others dislike them. We also recognise that problems are caused by a very small minority of people and there could be a perception of cancel culture.

A FCZ prohibits the use of fireworks within the zone area, even on private property. The community does not have the power to create a FCZ but must apply to Glasgow City Council who will then, following a full public consultation, make the decision.

More information on the Glasgow City Council process can be found HERE

Scottish Government information can be found HERE

Please take part in our survey HERE

14th Jan 202411th Feb 2024 shawlandsstrathbungocc Uncategorized

Democracy Matters Community Brunch

Saturday 3rd Feb, 11.30-13.30, Queenspark Govanhill Church, 170 Queens Drive, G42 8QZ

This event is now past (see video above) .We had good discussions last Saturday at our Democracy Matters Community Brunch where we looked at how local governance could be more representative , involve local people more and reflect what the community wants. You can still take part in the consultation on this subject – follow this link https://www.gov.scot/publications/democracy-matters-phase-2-consultation-local-governance-review/
We will shortly be starting to work towards a ‘Local Place Plan’ for our area. Watch this space for more details 🤩

What do you think local democracy should be about ?

The Scottish Government wants to know how people across Scotland feel about local democracy & how we can have more of a say in civic life.

Use of land to rear Of 24-26 Tassie Street as car park

*Update* this application has been refused.

There is currently an application to use a small piece of land to the rear of Tassie Street, Carment Drive North Lane and Trefoil Avenue as a car park. The access to this is proposed to be from Tassie Street at the East End of Carment Drive North Lane.

Local residents in Carment Drive are united in their opposition to the loss of this informal green space. A local Resident from Tassie St has expressed concern about the potential damage to their building which is adjacent to the wall. Another resident from the Kilmarnock Rd end of the lane, raised a concern about flood risk as there is already an issue with flooding. There are also concern about an incease in traffic and loss of privacy for neighbouring residents.

The reference for the application is 23/02602/PPP and you can view and comment on the application on the Glasgow City Council Planning Portal although we recommend that you email Planning.representations@drs.glasgow.gov.uk which is better especially if you have a long comment to make. We have a guide on how to make a planning comment which you may find helpful. The closing date for comments is Monday the 27th November 2023.

We are keen to know your views which we will use to inform our own comment on this application. Please email us – shawlandsstrathbungocc@gmail.com

1st Oct 20234th Oct 2023 shawlandsstrathbungocc Shawlands Arcade Development

Shawlands Arcade redevelopment – Phase 1 application approved

At a meeting of the Planning Applications Committee on Tuesday 26th September 2023 Councillors voted by 4 votes to 3 to approve the Phase 1 application which covers the area from Eastwood Avenue up to just before Sainsbury’s ; see the planning application 22/02778/FUL on the online planning portal . You can watch the Committee meeting on the Glasgow City Council webcast pages here

The Community Council had objected to the application mainly on the grounds of Housing tenure, Parking issues and Design & Heritage based on thousands of comments received from the community. You can read our full objection here

Four local Councillors have written a joint letter to the Scottish Government asking them to ‘call in’ the decision since they believe that it didn’t take planning guidance into account properly. We will keep you updated on the response to that.

8th Sep 2023 shawlandsstrathbungocc Consultations

Queen’s Park and Recreation Ground Consultation

13th Jul 20239th Aug 2025 shawlandsstrathbungocc Community Council Elections

Your Community Needs You – Our Interim Elections Autumn 2025

Become a member of your Shawlands & Strathbungo Community Council and speak out on behalf of local residents on community concerns. We are seeking to represent the full diversity of our local population.

The general purpose of a Community Council is to ascertain, co-ordinate and express the wider views of the entire community within its agreed boundaries. They can complement the role of the local authority but are not part of local government, although they can be viewed as a localised tier of democracy.

We have Full Elections on Thursday 4th September 2025, Shawlands Bowling Club,1154 Pollokshaws Rd, G41 3QP at 7pm.

As a Community Councillor you would participate in our monthly meetings and in our email group between those meetings.

There is more detailed information about Community Councils on the Glasgow City Council website page – see especially under ‘related Documents’ – ‘Guidance for Community Councils’.

To be able to stand for election:

You must be aged 16 years or over
You must reside in the Community Council Area
You must be on the Electoral Register
You need to be nominated by two people who also live in the Community Council Area, must be 16 years or over and are not related to you in any way.

If you do not reside in the Community Council Area you can be adopted as an Associate Member who is similar to an Ordinary Community Councillor but does not have voting rights.

Nomination forms can be downloaded by clicking the button below

Nomination form

Hard Copy Nomination forms are available at the following Libraries :

Pollokshaws – 60 Shawbridge St, Glasgow G43 1RW

Govanhill – 170 Langside Rd, Glasgow G42 7JU

Pollokshields – 30 Leslie St, Glasgow G41 2LF

We can also supply forms if you email or message us.

These forms must be returned to Glasgow City Council by post to the following address or electronically by email to Community Councils

Shawlands & Strathbungo Community Council Election

FREEPOST RRAR-TXKT-XREH

Democratic Services

Glasgow City Council

82 George Square

Glasgow G2 1DU

Or deliver form in person to 40 John Street

The closing date for submitting a nomination form is Monday 25 August 2025.

Any questions ? please email us at shawlandsstrathbungocc@gmail.com

21st Jan 2023 shawlandsstrathbungocc Planning and Licencing Applications

New application for ORO extension

The planning application for the site behind Oro, 85 Kilmarnock Rd, Glasgow G41 3YR, comprising a new building with 3 businesses and a courtyard, with access from Pollokshaws Road via a demolished unit, has now been dropped.

There is a new scaled-back planning application, for a revised rear extension to Oro over two floors, with a terrace/balcony area. The remainder of the area would include a further terrace area, a ‘Restaurant Sustainability Garden’, and a further area to be a ‘Community Sustainability Garden’.

You can look at the application on the Glasgow City Council Planning portal https://publicaccess.glasgow.gov.uk/online…/search.do… using the following no. – 22/02250/FUL

Some extracts of the plans are below. The last date for comments is Monday 13th February. We will discuss the application at our next meeting on Thursday 2nd February.

We are seeking views from the community on the new plans – please email us at shawlandsstrathbungocc@gmail.com

17th Jan 202317th Jan 2023 shawbungocc Shawlands Arcade Development

Results from our survey on Shawlands Arcade redevelopment

We ran our survey (read that HERE ) from June till November 2022 and had 737 responses. The survey was posted out to 6516 addresses in the G41 3 postcode area. In addition it was sent out via social media to over 6300 people.The aim was to gauge what local views are on the current plans (see HERE) for the redevelopment of Shawlands Arcade, in order to accurately reflect these views in our dealings with the Council and the developers. We also used these views to inform our representation to the Phase One Planning application and the Planning In Principle applications dated Thu 08 Sep 2022 . You can read our representation HERE and view the applications on the Glasgow City Council Planning Portal ; search with the no.s 22/02278/FUL and 22/02280/PPP

Here are the overall responses to each question:

1. Based on the key concerns that have already been raised with us about this development, please put the following in order of importance with 1 being the most important and 5 being the least important for you

21.10% of respondents thought that ‘The existing shops /organisations in the arcade should be able to stay’ was the most important concern while ‘The design should be in harmony with the surrounding buildings ‘ came second with 20.84%

We also allowed respondents to add further comments to the survey beyond the questions asked;29 of the 737 respondents made specific mention of concerns over tenure/need for social housing to be included.

2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement:

‘In order to tackle the potential exacerbation of the parking problem in Shawlands by the development, there should be permit parking in this area”

The results showed 22.66% Strongly Agreed, 23.63% Somewhat Agreed, 14.97% were Neutral, 12.23% Somewhat Disagreed and 26.51% Strongly Disagreed. This equates to 46.09% either somewhat or strongly agreeing with permit parking, and 38.74% either somewhat or strongly disagreeing with permit parking.

We also allowed respondents to add further comments to the survey beyond the questions asked, with132 of the 737 respondents who made specific mention of parking concerns, the highest of any topic.

3. In what ways should the development benefit the area and residents; please putthe following in order of priority for you with 1 being the most important and 5 being the least important for you

21.50% of respondents thought that ‘The development should help to support the Business Improvement aims for Shawlands’ was the highest priority while ‘The development should help to tackle the climate and ecological crises by being climate resilient and enhancing biodiversity in the area’ came second with 21.41%

4. What would you like to see in the Public Realm areas of the development. Please tick all you would consider desirable

Here are the responses in order of popularity (% of total respondents in brackets) :

Planting/trees 648 (87.9%)

Seating 608 (82.5%)

Public Toilet 359 (48.7%)

Art/Sculptures 328 (44.5%)

Playpark 261 (35.4%)

Performance 220 (29.9%)

Space

Community

Notice Boards 181 (24.6%)

You can also read further suggestions for the public realm HERE

5. Any other comments

We grouped these according to comment type ( see that HERE) with the following groups being considerably ahead of the others in numbers of comments:

Parking 132

Buildings too high 36

Social/affordable/disabled housing needed 29

You can read all the comments in full HERE

We continue to welcome comments submitted to us by email – our address is shawlandsstrathbungocc@gmail.com