26-07-2025
New plan revealed for old Toby Carvery building near Glasgow
The proposal outlines several amendments to the external appearance of the old Hurlet Toby Carvery building on Glasgow Road to fit it out for use as a specialist veterinary ophthalmic referral clinic.
The plans have been submitted by Solihull-based Veterinary Vision for the premises, which will treat animals suffering from vision problems.
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The company hope to install replacement cladding and new and replacement doors, as well as forming an enclosed dog walking area at the back partly covered with a canopy.
The purpose of the dog walking area will primarily be to provide a secure place where dogs can go out and relieve themselves.
The current application, which is currently awaiting decision, was received and validated by East Renfrewshire Council this month.
The old Toby Carvery pictured several years ago (Image: Newsquest)
The site previously traded as Brewer's Fayre before later operating as Toby Carvery before its closure in March 2019.
Following the closure of the Toby Carvery, a funeral parlour operator intended to occupy the building, and secured planning consent for this change of use at appeal.
A lease was agreed with a funeral director company to commence in June 2022, but it is understood that this use was very short lived as the property was returned to the market by May 2024.
During 2024, terms were agreed for a new lease of the premises for the branch of the clinic and consent was obtained to allow this change of use.
The refit will include five consultation rooms in which minor procedures can be conducted, together with three operating theatres and an associated preparation area.
There will also be a separate recovery ward for dogs and cats, together with a reception with waiting areas that are separated for customers with dogs from those with cats.
Ancillary facilities will include a conference/lecture room for staff training, administration offices, and staffroom/kitchen areas.
Two upstairs rooms will be fitted out to enable staff members to rest between rounds for occasions when an animal must be kept in under supervision overnight.
