Objections raised over proposed Rutherglen restaurant on former carwash site

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A former car wash site could be turned into a takeaway restaurant under new plans. A proposal has been lodged with South Lanarkshire Council to convert the Rutherglen location into a new eatery, with nine car parking spaces.

Several objections from residents in the Burnside area have already been received by the local authority, with locals concerned that the Stonelaw Road site would have a negative impact on the area.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The proposal, presented by the firm Keith Edwards Architect on behalf of a Mr M Naveed, is to be a single-storey structure with direct access from the pavement to the front door and a a secondary door leading from the car park area.The restaurant would be able to seat 40 people, with an open kitchen area, while the rear door of the building will have a waiting area for people to collect their takeaways from.There will be toilets in the building as well.

and an in and out system for vehicle movement along with some parking for cars and bicycles.Illuminated signs would also be present to help advertise the eatery.Four letters in support of the plans have also been submitted to the council.One objector wrote: "Burnside currently has a number of restaurants and takeaways.