Community asset transfer

All authorities are required by law to submit an annual return to the Scottish Government outlining the number of applications they have received, and the number which are successful or rejected. This report also outlines steps the authority has taken to improve the delivery of the process.

Previous annual returns are available upon request by sending an email to communityassets@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.

Number of applications received and validated: 8
Number of applications approved: 5
Number of applications refused: 1
Number of applications received and yet to be determined: 2
Number of applications withdrawn: 0
Number of appeals to council/Scottish Government: 0 
Number of reviews of decisions: 0

Application details

The Old Railway Cut

Property address: Land 53M South of Unit 1 Caledonia Place, Strathaven
Applicant: Community Action Strathaven
Request validated: 1 September 2023
Rights requested: Lease
Proposed use: Community orchard
Outcome: Approved
Date of outcome: 6 October 2023

David Milne Centre

Property address: Old Mill Road, Uddingston, G71 7PF
Applicant: Rivals Martial Arts
Request validated: 18 September 2023
Rights requested: Lease
Proposed use: Community Hall
Outcome: Approved
Date of outcome: 7 February 2024

Larkfield Hall

Property address: Larkfield Hall and adjacent football pitch, Broompark/Stonefield Road, Blantyre, G72 9XB
Applicant: Blantyre Soccer Academy
Request validated: 22 September 2023
Rights requested: Purchase
Proposed use: Community youth football and community Hall
Outcome: Approved
Date of outcome: 7 February 2024

Kirkland Blaes Pitch

Property address: Lethame Road, Strathaven, ML10 6EN
Applicant: Growing Together
Request validated: 31 October 2023
Rights requested: Purchase
Proposed use: Community Growing Space
Outcome: Rejected
Date of outcome: 7 May 2024

Kirkland Blaes Pitch

Property address: Lethame Road, Strathaven, ML10 6EN
Applicant: Strathaven Scouts
Request validated: 31 October 2023
Rights requested: Lease
Proposed use: Scout Hall
Outcome: On Hold
Date of outcome: None

St Leonards Hall

Property address: St Leonards Square
Applicant: East Kilbride Men’s Shed
Request validated: 20 November 2023
Rights requested: Lease
Proposed use: Community Growing Space
Outcome: Approved
Date of outcome: 24 April 2024

Walston Primary School

Property address: School Road, Elsrickle, Biggar, ML12 6RA
Applicant: Biggar and district Mens shed
Request validated: 30 November 2023
Rights requested: Purchase
Proposed use: Men’s Shed
Outcome: Approved
Date of outcome: 24 April 2024

Smyllum Resource Centre

Property address: 33 Smyllum Road, Lanark, Ml11 7BZ
Applicant: Healthy Valleys
Request validated: 1 December 2023
Rights requested: Lease
Proposed use: Community hub
Outcome: Approved
Date of outcome: 24 April 2024

Eddlewood Park and Pavilion  

Property address: Queen’s Drive, Hamilton, ML3 7ST
Applicant: Eddlewood FC
Request validated: 12 December 2023
Rights requested: Lease
Proposed use: Community Football/Hub
Outcome: Approved
Date of outcome: 18 September 2024

South Lanarkshire Council has promoted Community Asset Transfer through the council and community planning websites. There is a designated Community Asset Transfer email address – communityassets@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.

We have appointed a specific Community Asset Transfer Support Officer embedded in the Community Engagement Team to improve the Community Asset Transfer process and to particularly work with disadvantaged communities to look at Community Asset Transfer as an opportunity for community development.