The application to install replacement air conditioning units at the side of premises in Giffnock won approval this month subject to conditions.

The bakers’ plans to move into the Chest, Heart and Stroke on Fenwick Road and install the equipment attracted 16 objections.

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Among the concerns raised were increased litter and waste and vermin, the impact on the surrounding residential environment and amenity, cumulative noise with multiple systems operating in this location and increased traffic and parking issues.

Those objecting also argued that there is no requirement for another food outlet and that the application included no noise assessment or technical specification or flood risk assessment.

They said that proposals “should be conditioned to restrict noise and time limits”, that the plans are in conflict with the development plan, that they would pose a threat to independent local businesses and that they would have a negative impact on local character and appearance.

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In a report by council planners, however, it was stated that the application under consideration was only for the installation of air conditioning units, not for the use of the premises by the current applicant.

“As a result, the objections relating to the use of the premises: viz, increased litter and waste; vermin; no requirement for another food outlet; unacceptable concentration of uses; increased traffic and parking issues; flood risk; threat to independent local businesses are not relevant to the proposal and cannot therefore be considered,” they added.

“Consideration has been given above to the comments that are relevant and it is considered that the proposed development does not have an unacceptable impact on the character or amenity of the area in terms of noise or appearance.

“Conditions are recommended to control and limit potential noise from the equipment and their location is not directly in close proximity to residential properties.

“The equipment is also located on the side and rear of the premises which is not visible from the street and therefore has no impact on the character of the area. 

“In conclusion, it is considered that the proposal complies with the terms of the development plan. 

“There are no material considerations that indicate the application should not be approved.”

Due to the number of objections received the application’s success had to be determined by the council’s planning applications committee, who approved the application subject to three conditions.

One of these stated that the development must begin within three years and two set limits on noise.