Paisley: Plans for new drive-thru dessert parlour rejected

More than 40 letters of objection were submitted in response to an application to build the shop, along with associated parking, on a patch of grassland at the junction of Glenburn Road and Caplethill Road, in Paisley.

Concerns were raised in the community over the potential for increased traffic, noise and disturbance, as well as an “over concentration” of businesses in a residential area.

Council officers recommended that members of the planning and climate change policy board refuse the proposals on the grounds that they would result in the loss of some open space and have a “detrimental impact” on the “character” of the area.

They also said the development lacked adequate provision for “accessibility for sustainable modes of travel” and questioned whether it was “compatible with the safe and efficient operation of the local road network.”

Councillors agreed and the application, submitted by Zubair Malik, was subsequently refused.

“The rejection of this planning application will be welcomed by the local community," said Bruce MacFarlane, depute convener of the board.

“Not only were there legitimate planning reasons to reject this application but it was also clear that this development was not wanted by the local community.

“I am of the firm belief that this decision was the correct one and I would like to thank those who took the time to submit their objections.”

Councillor Marie McGurk said she is “absolutely delighted” the plans have been refused.

She added: “When this application was brought to my attention, it was immediately clear that this location would be unsuitable for a drive-thru of that nature, due to several planning concerns.

“I am glad that this view was shared by other members of the planning board and that this application was rightfully rejected.

“Having previously been convener of this board, I had experience to ensure that legitimate planning reasons were used in order to have fundamental reasons to reject this.”