Kirkcaldy garage gets green light from council to stay in ex-warehouse
A garage which has operated out of a former warehouse for a decade has got the go-ahead to continue.
A retrospective planning application to Fife Council for the formal change of use of the building at 17 Berwick Place, Kirkcaldy to a workshop and garage has been approved. It was submitted by Stuart Baillie, of SB Auto Services.
A statement submitted in support said: “The premises have been operating as a car garage/workshop for approximately 10 years.
“During this period, the business has traded without any known complaints or enforcement action, indicating that the use is compatible with neighbouring properties and the wider area. The surrounding area accommodates a variety of commercial and industrial activities, and the continued use of the building as a workshop reflects the established character and function of the locality.”
It added: “The workshop operates on a modest scale, serving the local community and contributing positively to the local economy through employment and provision of services.
“The continued operation over a prolonged period demonstrates that the use does not give rise to adverse impacts in terms of noise, disturbance, traffic, or general amenity. In terms of access and transport, the site benefits from existing infrastructure that has adequately supported the current use for the duration of its operation.
“Given the length of time the business has operated without issue, and its compatibility with both the building and surrounding area, it is considered that the proposal aligns with the general principles of sustainable development and relevant local planning policies supporting economic activity and reuse of existing buildings.”