Shops in Cornton look set to be turned into a new library.
Stirling Council has been granted planning permission for a change of use of the two units at 56 Johnston Avenue.
One letter was submitted raising concerns over whether the library would be council run, impact on privacy, road safety and increase in traffic.
However council planners said: “The application is submitted by Stirling Council. The site is located within a network centre (Cornton) where town centre uses are considered appropriate in principle.
“This application relates only to the change of use of the building. No external alterations that would require planning permission are proposed at this time.
“The internal alterations indicated do not require planning permission. The applicant has, however, been advised of these comments and they have been added as an advisory note and will be required to address them as part of the Building Standards application.
“The proposal will bring the currently unused shop back into a community use that will serve the local community. It will contribute to the footfall within the network centre, and support the overall vitality and viability of the centre. The change of use from a shop would generate a comparable if not greater level of footfall and traffic. The library is of a scale and function that is intended to serve the local community, to whom the site is accessible via a variety of modes of transport.
“Residents should contact the Stirling Roads Authority directly regarding any road safety concerns relating to the area in general.
“It is noted that a neighbour has raised concerns that the proposal will affect their privacy as they have a bedroom and living room on the ground floor at street level.
‘‘These properties are well set back from the application site, by the depth of the road and their garden/driveway. One of the existing rear openings will include a replacement window, which serves a back room and is not part of the public library space. This will be covered by the roller shutter when the premises are closed for security.”
