Glasgow's Mount Florida Bowling Club could be transformed by new plans

The plans were made at a special general meeting on Sunday, December 5 where it was agreed that the site would be sold to Glasgow based NOAH Developments.

Following an unsuccessful planning application in July 2021, where their plans to build 40 homes on the Carmunnock Road site were rejected, NOAH has now reconsidered their residential proposals to make sure that they will fit in better with the surrounding area.

These plans were rejected in July 2021 over fears that the development would not fit in with its surroundings. Artist's impressions of the previously proposed flat by jmarchitects

They will also invest in upgrading the clubhouse pavilion so that it can serve as a community facility.

Any grounds on the site that are not used for the residential development will be turned into an open community space.

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Subject to planning permission being granted, NOAH and the club have agreed that a financial contribution of £250,000 from the sites sale proceeds will be awarded to a designated community group to go towards funding the cost of refurbishing the clubhouse and the creation of a community open space.

It is hoped that these plans will emulate the successful planning approvals for Partickhill Bowling Club, Shawlands Bowling Club and Cathcart Bowling Club which have all recently sold parts of their grounds for residential developments.

Paul Winocour from Noah Developments said: “We are delighted to have come to an agreement with the Bowling Club on purchasing this site and to be bringing forward these exciting new proposals.

“In accordance with the Reporter’s observations, we have carefully reconsidered the architectural and design details of the residential element so that it better reflects the surrounding character of the area.

“We are also providing exciting new community facilities with a significant investment in these being made available.’’ 

“We look forward to engaging with the local community and community groups on how they would like to see these new community facilities look and operate.”

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A spokesperson from the Bowling Club added: ‘’We are pleased to announce the sale of the site to Noah.

“The new proposal allows for a limited residential development which in turns funds the creation of an enhanced community facility and retained open space, so establishing a continued community legacy for the future.’’ 

A public consultation with the local community will be held soon to discuss how NOAH and the club should proceed with their plans for the new hub and shared space.