Plans for new golf facility near Glasgow Airport approved

Plans for new golf facility near Glasgow Airport approved <i>(Image: Colin Mearns)</i>
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Plans to transform an empty industrial unit in Paisley into a new indoor golf simulator and practice facility have been given the green light by Renfrewshire Council.

A bid for planning permission for the site at Nethercommon Industrial Estate in Inchinnan Road – submitted by Tee Time Fitness – has been granted, subject to conditions.

It will be known as Pin Perfect Golf and feature three simulator bays, a putting and chipping practice area, reception and changing space.

It will operate daily from 10am until 10pm and initially employ two staff who will be supported by the managing director.

A planning statement submitted with the application explained: “The proposed use will establish an indoor golf simulator and practice facility known as Pin Perfect Golf.


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“The proposed development involves an internal fit-out only, with no external building alterations apart from one modest external sign to identify the facility.

“The development is expected to generate only a modest increase in vehicle movements.

“The maximum capacity is approximately 12 people using the simulator bays at one time, with an estimated 20 people in total, including the waiting area and staff.

“With eight allocated parking spaces, plus on-street capacity within the estate, the site is adequately served for its intended use.

“The use will not generate external noise. All activity is contained within the building, with simulators producing low-level sound comparable to normal conversation.

“Internal acoustic treatment is planned to further reduce sound transfer. The unit is located within an established industrial estate, well separated from residential properties.”

The applicant also said the facility will make a “positive contribution” to the area by introducing a leisure facility with “minimal impact” on neighbouring uses.

In its assessment of the proposal, the local authority said: “The unit is currently vacant, therefore, the proposal represents bringing this back into use, which in turn will lead to employment creation and economic benefit to the area.

“It is not considered the proposal will have any detrimental impact on the amenity of the area or result in any adverse environmental impacts.

“Furthermore, there are no negative impacts on neighbouring uses operating within the vicinity.”

In its official decision notice, it confirmed the proposal was in line with the provisions of the development plan.

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