Land at Dundonald Avenue, Johnstone - AM reviewed
Renfrewshire Council · 18 August 2026
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Communities & Housing Policy Board On: 18 August 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Surplus declaration of land at Dundonald Avenue, Johnstone. ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to declare land at Dundonald Avenue, Johnstone surplus to requirements. The land is held on the HRA account. 1.2 The site location is shown on the attached plan E3777. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Board declares the land at Dundonald Avenue, Johnstone, shown on the attached plan, surplus to requirements in order to enable its disposal to Scottish Power Energy Networks Limited for the installation of a new substation. ________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 The Finance, Resources & Customer Services Policy Board on 23rd November 2023 awarded a Works Contract to McTaggart Construction Limited for a new build Council housing development in the Howwood Road area of Johnstone. 3.2 It has been determined that an upgrade to the electricity supply is necessary to facilitate this new Council housing development.
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PUBLIC Discussions have taken place with Scottish Power/Energy Assets Networks Limited, and in principle it has been agreed that the best location for a new substation is as outlined on the attached plan E3777. It has also been agreed that the purchase price shall be £1.00 (if asked) and that each party shall bear their own legal and professional expenses incurred in the transaction. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – None. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 3. Community/Council Planning – None. 4. Legal – Disposal of land required. 5. Property/Assets – Disposal of land required. 6. Information Technology – None 7. Equality & Human Rights - The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health & Safety – None. 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk – None. 11. Privacy Impact – None. 12. Climate Risk – not applicable. 13. Children’s Rights – not applicable. 14. Cosla Policy Position – not applicable. List of Background Papers – Report to Finance, Resources & Customer Services Policy Board on 23rd November 2023. ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Andrew Smith Email – andrew.smith@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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