Plans have been submitted to build eight flats on a long-vacant site in Paisley town centre.
The proposal would see a new residential building developed at School Wynd, within the town’s conservation area, on land described as a “brownfield gap” that has remained empty for years.
The application (26/0314/PP) is currently under consultation after being validated by Renfrewshire Council on Tuesday 21st April, with a decision still to be made.
Developers say the project has already been revised following discussions with council planners, with changes including the removal of a lightwell, a redesigned frontage to align with neighbouring buildings, and internal layout changes to improve natural light.
According to the supporting statement, the site sits within Paisley Town Centre Conservation Area and is next to a listed building, meaning the design must reflect the surrounding historic character.
The proposed building would feature a traditional three-storey frontage with dormer windows, using materials such as sandstone, slate and timber to match nearby properties.
Due to the sloping nature of the site, some flats would be split-level maisonettes, with lower-ground living areas. Developers say design changes, including large windows and reflective surfaces, have been introduced to ensure adequate daylight reaches these spaces.
The plans also include cycle storage for residents and a drainage strategy to manage water runoff, while the development is described as being in line with national planning policies supporting town centre regeneration and the reuse of vacant land.
In the supporting documents, the applicant states the development would “make a positive contribution to Paisley Town Centre” and deliver “high-quality, policy-compliant” housing.
The application remains open for public comments before moving to the next stage of assessment.