Plans to build 19 houses on the site of the former Lesmahagow High School's Southern Campus have been given the green light.
Southvale Homes are now set to transform the derelict site which has lain vacant since the school was demolished in 2009.
Planning and building standards manager Tina Meikle told a meeting of South Lanarkshire Council's planning committee on Tuesday, August 10 that there were "no objections from consultees" and that the "proposals were considered appropriate".
Councillors unanimously agreed to grant permission for the development which will see the existing house and substation on site retained and 19 detached and semi-detached homes and bungalows added.
Four of the new homes will front onto Abbeygreen like the existing house while the rest will be located on a new street behind them.
Access to the site will be taken from the existing road off Abbeygreen and an area of open space adjacent to the road will be created.
However, pedestrian access to the site via the footpath from School Road will not be retained as the steps are outwith the applicant's control.
Ms Meikle added: "The proposal is for the redevelopment of a vacant site which would see development relatively close to the town centre.
"With regards to the proposed design and layout of the site, it is considered it would be appropriate given the overall size.
"There are no objections from consultees subject to some conditions. We had two letters of comment and one letter of support.
"Overall, the proposal is considered to be an appropriate redevelopment of the vacant site and we are supportive of that."
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