The restaurant would be open seven days a week, from 11am to 11pm.
A chicken restaurant and takeaway could open on Cambuslang Main Street if officials give the proposal the green light.
Ali Imran wants to open an outlet under the Peppe's Peri Peri chicken franchise at Cambuslang Gate, between William Hill and Domino's Pizza.
The restaurant will, if permitted, serve a range of chicken dishes cooked in the chain's renowned five sauces.
Mr Ali needs permission to change the use of the building at 39 Main Street from professional and financial services to food, drink and hot food takeaway.
His planning application was submitted to South Lanarkshire Council earlier this month.
Farahbod Nakhaei, of NVDC Architecture, is acting on behalf of Mr Imran.
Mr Ali said the restaurant would help draw people to the struggling high street.
"We are always looking at how we can keep town centres vibrant and this is a way to do it," he said.
The planning proposal seeks permission to operate the restaurant – expected to seat approximately 30 people – between 11am and 11pm seven days a week.
People in Cambuslang have expressed varying views about the planning application, with many questioning whether another hot food outlet is needed.
One woman wrote on Facebook: "Does it really need another eating place? Personally I think not. Around 13 takeaways, two cafes and Wetherspoons, two dessert places and Costas.
But another lady supported the proposal, stating: "The unit has been left empty for ages. Obviously none of the shops we like want to be there so it's better let than lying empty.
If passed, the restaurant will add to the 89 Peppe's Peri Peri outlets currently operating in the UK.