PLANS for a new South Side care home have been approved by Glasgow councillors.

The city’s planning committee has agreed to Northcare’s proposal to build a 72-bed home, with cinema room, café, hair salon and cocktail bar.

It will be built on the site of the Harry Fairbairn Mini showroom on Kilmarnock Road.

The developer has said the development will “provide much-needed accommodation for the ever-increasing elderly population, allowing them to live their lives with dignity and independence with specialist assistance at hand”.

They described the home as a “destination space”, offering residents the opportunity of a day out without the need to leave the home.

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Visitors could also be allowed to use these spaces, particularly the café, as part of plans to integrate into the community.

Baillie Josephine Docherty was one of 11 objectors, who believed the plans should be rejected.

She believes the home will be too large and does not fit in with the surrounding area.

There were also concerns over parking, congestion and an “over-dominant” development.

However, council planning officers believe the scheme is acceptable and recommended it should be approved.

Councillor Malcolm Cunning said he had some concerns over the scale of the building.

“I entirely accept it looks better than a car showroom, fits in better with the area than a car showroom but four storeys is fairly dominant in that area,” he said.

A council officer said “every effort” has been made to reduce the impact of the four storeys.

“I think they have done the very best to try and bring it down,” he said, adding: “We have had a good look at it.

“I think we have reached a solution we feel is supportable.”

A council report stated the development reflects “the three and four storey developments found at key junctions along Kilmarnock Road and Fenwick Road”.

It added the proposal is “fully complaint” with Care Inspectorate standards for care homes in terms of “operational design”.

There will be 12 car parking spaces, a drop-off zone and six spaces for bikes.

Councillor Ken Andrew asked for electric vehicle charging points to be included.

A council officer said he would write to the applicant to ask them to include charging points.

The home will also include a private dining room, foyer and terrace.