Fresh plans lodged to demolish derelict Stirling shop and build new houses on site

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Fresh plans have been lodged to demolish a long derelict shop in Causewayhead to make way for two houses.Previous plans for the former Johal Convenience Store at 6 Munro Avenue were refused by Stirling Council planners in 2020.At that time, two semi-detached homes were proposed by Mohammed Niaz along with a double garage.However, while locals agreed the shop site was an eyesore, 13 of them formally objected to the proposal over fears it could become an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation).Floor plans submitted with that application appeared to show that each house would have five bedrooms and an upstairs “communal” area crossing the front of the two properties plus a roof terrace would link the two homes.Objectors said the plans were “misleading” and that drawings appeared to show one house of 10 bedrooms with a common room.They also cited concerns over the potential for up to 20 people living in the property and increased road safety and parking issues, height and scale of the building and loss of privacy for neighbours.Stirling Council planners ultimately refused the application agreeing that the proposal would be overdevelopment of the site and not in keeping with the area.The latest plans submitted, however, show two detached homes, each with five bedrooms - four upstairs and one downstairs.

Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area. In documents submitted with the application, agents for the Mr Niaz said: “The objective is to create a functional and visually appealing set of dwellings that meets the needs of our client, while harmonising with the local environment and adhering to relevant planning policies and regulations.“The proposed dwellings are designed to accommodate inhabitants with