Local Place Plans Board Report August 26
Renfrewshire Council · 25 August 2026
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PUBLIC To: Planning and Climate Change Policy Board On: 25 August 2026 Report by: Chief Executive Heading: Local Place Plan Validation 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval to validate and register Local Place Plan that has been prepared for Paisley East and Whitehaugh. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Board: ▪ Approves the validation of the Local Place Plan prepared for Paisley East and Whitehaugh. 3. Background 3.1 Local Place Plans are community led plans which can be prepared by a community council, or another community body as defined by the Community Empowerment Act. They are to be focused on proposals for the development and use of land. 3.2 The February 2025 meeting of Renfrewshire Council established a Local Place Plan Fund of £100,000 to support local communities to prepare Local Place Plans for their area. This fund has been utilised by Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council to prepare its Local Place Plan.
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PUBLIC 4. Validation and registration of Local Place Plans 4.1 The Council, as Planning Authority, is required to validate and register Local Place Plans which meet the requirements of paragraphs 1(4) and 2(1) of Schedule 19 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. This requirement is further expanded upon by The Town and Country Planning (Local Place Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 2021. 4.2 At the Planning and Climate Change Policy Board held on 19 March 2024 it was agreed that the decision of whether to validate a submitted Local Place Plan would be taken by this policy board. 4.3 The validation process only considers the requirements of legislation and is not an assessment of the proposals within the Local Place Plans, therefore no consideration can be given to the content within the submitted Local Place Plans. In relation to this, the identification of the Council for the delivery of a project in a Local Place Plan does not commit the Council to undertake this project. 4.4 Officers worked with Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council to help ensure that the submitted plan met the validation legislative requirements. This includes ensuring that the plan contains information, such as a statement of the community’s proposals and relevant mapping, and evidence that the required notification requirements have been completed before submitting the Local Place Plan. 4.5 The validation assessment that has been completed for the Local Place Plan is attached as Appendix 1. The assessment is in line with the requirements of the Act and Regulations referred to in paragraph 4.1 of this report. It is recommended that the Paisley East and Whitehaugh plan is validated. 4.6 All validated Local Place Plans require to be added to a register which will be published on the Council’s website. Registered Local Place Plans will be reviewed as part of the process of preparing the new Renfrewshire Local Development Plan and will help inform the preparation of the plan. The content of registered Local Place Plans may also be a material consideration in the assessment of planning applications. 4.7 If validated, the Local Place Plan will join the Houston, Bridge of Weir, Paisley West and Central, Renfrew, Inchinnan, Langbank, Lochwinnoch and Ralston Local Place Plans as being registered within Renfrewshire. 5. Local Place Plan Fund and next steps 5.1 If the Paisley East and Whitehaugh plan is validated, the Local Place Plan Fund will have successfully supported the preparation and validation of 9 Local Place Plans through approximately £80,000 of funding. 5.2 At the Planning and Climate Change Policy Board held on 26 May 2026 it was agreed that the remaining balance of £20,000 in the Local Place Plan Fund would be used to commission consultancy support to create and implement an approach that will support input to the Local Development Plan process from those communities that have not prepared a Local Place Plan to date.
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PUBLIC The outcome of this process may not necessarily mean the preparation of a Local Place Plan for these areas, but some other form of input to the Local Development Plan process. 5.3 Officers will also continue to work with community groups in areas that have not yet prepared a Local Place Plan. A new deadline of the 31 January 2027 has been set for the submission of Local Place Plans for those communities who wish to prepare a Local Place Plan in time to inform the new Local Development Plan. Implications of the Report 1. Financial – None. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 3. Community/Council Planning – Local Place Plans are key community documents in establishing a land use framework for supporting, encouraging and delivering economic development, a sustainable Renfrewshire, building strong and resilient communities and working together to improve outcomes across Renfrewshire. 4. Legal – Registered Local Place Plans must be taken into account in preparing the next Local Development Plan and their content is a material consideration in the assessment of planning applications. 5. Property/Assets – Local Place Plans may include proposals for the use of Council assets. The Council is not committed to these proposals through their inclusion in a Local Place Plan. 6. Information Technology – None. 7. Equality & Human Rights – None. 8. Health & Safety – None. 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk – None. 11. Privacy Impact – None. 12. Climate Risk – Local Place Plans can support the re-use of vacant and derelict land for a range of uses including those which can help address the climate crisis and biodiversity enhancements. 13. Children’s Rights – None. 14. Cosla Policy Position – None.
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PUBLIC Appendices Appendix 1 - Paisley East and Whitehaugh Local Place Plan Validation assessment Appendix 2 – Paisley East and Whitehaugh Local Place Plan Author: Alan Williamson, Strategy & Place Manager, alan.williamson@renfrewshire.gov.uk, 07811 053968
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PUBLIC Paisley East and Whitehaugh Local Place Plan Validation Assessment: Requirement Green – no further work needed Amber – work required Reason Form and Content of the Local Place Plan 1. Identify the community body who prepared the Local Place Plan and check if it meets legislation Community Council named on page 1 2. Contain a map that shows the land to which the Local Place Plan relates Map provided on page 6 3. Contain a statement of the Community Body’s proposals as to the development and use of land or identifies land or buildings that the community body considers to be of particular significance to the local area within the Local Place Plan area. Themes, initiatives, actions and recommendations provided throughout document 4. Check that where a proposal relates to a specific area of land or building that the Local Place Plan contains a map or maps to identify the location of the land or building. Maps included where relevant Information about the Community Body 5. Contact details (including email address) to contact the community body Included on page 1 6. A copy of the written constitution of the Community Controlled body Community Council details included Consultation Evidence – Information Notice 7. A list of the councillors and community councils consulted that border the area to which the Local Place Plan relates Included on page 31 8. A copy of the Proposed Local Place Plan Provided 9. A copy of the information notice Included on page 31 Having regard to certain plans 10. National Planning Framework Included on page 7 and throughout document Appendix 1
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PUBLIC Requirement Green – no further work needed Amber – work required Reason 11. Local Development Plan Included on page 7 and throughout document 12. Locality Plans Reference to Renfrewshire Community Plan included on page 7 Engagement evidence 13. A brief description of the engagement and consultation activity or activities Outlined in chapter 3 14. An estimation of the number of interests of people/organisations involved Approx numbers provided in executive summary (1.2) and in chapter 3 15. A brief summary of the views expressed in both support or opposition Page 22 states that community responses shaped the final Local Place Plan. Page 31 states there were no comments following the statutory consultation period. Request for Amendment – this is not always applicable, only if the community want a change then a reason must be included. 16. Clear reasons for any amendment to a policy or site allocation – if applicable.
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Version 3.0 - June 2026 New Practice Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council - paisleyeastcc@gmail.com Local Place Plan Paisley East and Whitehaugh Appendix 2
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction and Executive Summary 4 1.1 Introduction 5 1.2 Executive Summary 6 1.3 Place Plan Boundary 7 1.4 Strategic Context Chapter 2: Contextual Study 9 2.1 Local Census Demographics 10 2.2 SIMD Demographics and Safety 11 2.3 Asset Mapping 13 2.4 Community & Social Infrastructure 15 2.5 Movement & Connectivity 16 2.6 Green & Blue Infrastructure 17 2.7 Character Area & Built Form 19 2.8 Local Development Chapter 3: Community Engagement Summary 21 3.1 Summary of Community Engagement Process 23 3.2 Summary of In-Person Engagement Findings 27 3.3 Summary of Online Survey Findings 31 3.4 Statutory Consultation Chapter 4: The Paisley East and Whitehaugh Place Plan 33 4.1 Place Plan Structure 34 4.2 Summary of Initiatives 36 4.3 Core Community Aspirations 37 4.4 Theme One: Improved Community Space & Local Life 41 4.5 Theme Two: Hawkhead As A Green & Community Hub 44 4.6 Theme Three: Improved Parks, Biodiversity & Natural Play 47 4.7 Theme Four: Safer Streets, Improved Connection and an Integrated Active Network 50 4.8 Weighting of Initiatives Appendicies 53 Appendix One: Online Survey Results 66 Appendix Two: Youth Activity Outcomes
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3 Chapter 1: Introduction and Executive Summary
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Paisley East and Whitehaugh The Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council area punches above its weight. Comprising the Seedhill, Whitehaugh, and Arkleston neighbourhoods, and home to just over 8000 residents, the local area incorporates some of Paisley’s most treasured assets including the Paisley Town Hall, Paisley Abbey, St Mirin’s Cathedral, and Barshaw Park. Our built heritage is enviable, with 25 listed buildings in the local area. We have excellent transport links to our surrounding areas including Glasgow city centre, the M8 motorway and Glasgow Airport, with Hawkhead Train Station providing an important local rail link. Residents enjoy access to a range of leisure and recreational facilities, including the Lagoon Leisure Centre, Kelburne Cricket Club, Seedhill Playing Fields, Barshaw Golf Course and several bowling clubs. There are a variety of shops, bars and restaurants, and several schools. Despite everything that Paisley East and Whitehaugh has going for it, there are areas for improvement. According to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, there are places in our Community Council area that rank among the most deprived in the country across income, employment, health, education, housing, and crime. Our survey of local residents revealed a desire for more inclusive, accessible community spaces, diverse and well-maintained green environments, safer, better-connected streets, housing that meets local needs, and improved public transport and active travel options. There are opportunities for regeneration and redevelopment to make Paisley East and Whitehaugh an even better place to live. Some practical ideas for how Renfrewshire Council can improve our local environment and people’s lives are set out in this Local Place Plan, informed by the views, experiences and aspirations of our residents. We look forward to further engagement with Renfrewshire Council to ensure that Paisley East and Whitehaugh builds on its strengths as a place that people are proud to live, work, and thrive. About Local Place Plans Local Place Plans were introduced by the Scottish Government through the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 to strengthen the role of communities in shaping the future of their local areas. A Local Place Plan (LPP) provides a clear, community-led statement of how people want their area to change and develop over time. It sets out a shared vision and identifies priorities for land use, development, buildings, movement, services, greenspace and local infrastructure. Importantly, it links community aspirations directly to the statutory planning system. Once validated and registered by the local authority, a Local Place Plan must be taken into account in the preparation of the Local Development Plan (LDP). This means it becomes part of the formal evidence base shaping future planning decisions. Local Place Plans are: » Community-led – grounded in the lived experience of residents, businesses and local groups. » Place-focused – concerned with the physical environment, land use and spatial priorities. » Action-oriented – identifying practical projects, partnerships and delivery routes. » Strategically aligned – prepared with regard to national and local planning policy. Further, the emphasis on area-based surveys, audit of strategic context and policy, and the breadth of community engagement undertaken, makes Place Plans useful tools for wider community activities. The findings in the development of, and ambitions within a Place Plan, can be useful evidence of community buy-in and need for wider capital projects to be undertaken by local community groups, or in the engagement with local authority on a range of issues. For Paisley East & Whitehaugh, this Local Place Plan brings together community knowledge, local evidence and planning context to articulate a clear, shared direction for the future of the area. Acknowledgements There are a lot of people to whom Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council owe a debt of gratitude for their support in producing this Local Place Plan. The production of the Local Place Plan would not have been possible without the financial and administrative support provided by the Strategy and Place team at Renfrewshire Council, including Alan Williamson, Kevin Dalrymple, and others. New Practice were commissioned to support the Community Council to produce this plan. It has been a pleasure to work with Samuel Stair, whose dedication and passion to improve local places shone through everything he did. He went above and beyond in his support throughout this process. Thanks too to everyone else at New Practice, including Lauren McKinnon. The ideas in the plan come from nearly 100 people and organisations who responded to our survey and participated in engagement events. Thank you to every one of you who took the time to put forward suggestions for how we could make our local area an even better place to live. Members of the Community Council itself have been an invaluable support throughout the production of the plan. To Dr Andrew Ramsay, Jean Ramsay, Gaynor Corry, Isla Thompson, Moira Treanor, Evelyn McGeehan, and Cat Scally – thank you. Your commitment to the local area is an inspiration to everyone who wants to see the best possible future for our local area. Councillor Graeme Clark, and Councillor John McNaughtan have also been particularly supportive of the work of the Community Council both on an ongoing basis and through the production of this plan. The production of the Paisley East and Whitehaugh Local Place Plan was led on behalf of the Community Council by Dr William Burns. 1.1 Introduction 4
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This Local Place Plan sets out a clear, community-led vision for the future of Paisley East & Whitehaugh. Prepared in partnership with Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council, the plan brings together community engagement, local knowledge and planning policy to identify practical actions and targeted amendments to guide positive change in the area. Introduced through the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, Local Place Plans are a formal mechanism for communities to influence the preparation of the Local Development Plan. Once registered by the local authority, this plan will become part of the evidence base informing future planning decisions in Renfrewshire. Community-Led and Evidence- Based Engagement began in October 2025 and included: » An area-wide online survey (approximately 100 responses, including 90 full completions) » 22 key stakeholder engagements » Targeted workshops with local organisations, including youth groups, housing associations and charities » Geo-targeted digital promotion reaching over 7,000 residents The process was designed to balance depth and breadth, ensuring both strategic insight and lived experience were reflected. It also aimed to strengthen links between residents and the Community Council, creating a platform for continued involvement beyond the preparation of the plan. Consultation highlighted consistent themes across the area, including: » A lack of accessible, non-commercial community space » Underinvestment in local parks and green areas » Traffic dominance, safety concerns and poor street quality » Limited active travel infrastructure and connectivity gaps » Opportunities for regeneration and more purposeful use of vacant land These priorities have directly shaped the initiatives within this document. General Aspirations At the heart of the plan is a set of General Aspirations which underpin all recommendations. These reflect the qualities residents want to see strengthened across Paisley East & Whitehaugh, including: » Inclusive, accessible community spaces » Diverse and well-maintained green environments » Safer, better-connected streets » Housing that meets local needs » Improved public transport and active travel options These aspirations provide a consistent benchmark against which future development and investment can be assessed. Four Thematic Priorities The plan is structured around four interrelated themes: 1. Improved Community Space & Local Life Strengthening year-round, accessible community infrastructure and ensuring new development contributes meaningfully to local social life. 2. Hawkhead as a Green & Community Hub Safeguarding and shaping vacant land around Hawkhead Station to deliver multifunctional green, community and transport-focused uses. 3. Improved Parks, Biodiversity & Natural Play Protecting and enhancing green assets, improving maintenance, and ensuring equitable access to quality outdoor space. 4. Safer Streets, Improved Connection & an Integrated Active Movement Network Reducing traffic impacts, improving street quality, strengthening active travel routes and supporting better public transport connectivity. Each theme contains: » Planning-focused initiatives that propose targeted amendments or refinements to the Local Development Plan; and » Wider projects and recommendations that support delivery through partnership, investment or community action. Alignment with National and Local Policy The Local Place Plan has been prepared with reference to: » National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), particularly policies relating to sustainable places, liveable neighbourhoods, climate resilience, biodiversity and inclusive growth; and » The Renfrewshire Local Development Plan and associated Supplementary Guidance. The recommendations within this document support and strengthen national priorities, particularly in relation to: » 20-minute neighbourhoods » Climate mitigation and adaptation » Brownfield-first regeneration » Active travel and sustainable transport » Community wellbeing and local living Where appropriate, the plan identifies specific areas where the next iteration of the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan could more clearly reflect local priorities. From Vision to Delivery This Local Place Plan operates at three levels: » Aspirations – setting shared principles for the future. » Planning Amendments – influencing statutory planning policy and land-use decisions. » Projects and Actions – identifying practical routes to implementation. Together, these form a coherent and deliverable framework for positive change. The Paisley East & Whitehaugh Local Place Plan represents a proactive step toward shaping regeneration and investment in a way that reflects local priorities, strengthens community infrastructure, and supports a more sustainable, connected and inclusive neighbourhood. 1.2 Executive Summary 5
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The map indicates the boundary of Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council in red. For the purposes of this Place Plan, the boundary decided excluded the southern portion of the community council area, to the south of the railway line via Hawkhead Station. This was with the agreement of the neighbouring Hawkhead and Lochfield community council as part of ongoing discussions regarding the areas. Where “Paisley East and Whitehaugh” is used in this document, it refers to the area marked in yellow within this boundary. Note: The service from which this map (and its repeated use throughout this document) was sourced has not yet been updated to include the more recent housing developments, which lie south of the rail line via Hawkhead Station. 1.3 Place Plan Boundary 6
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Local Place Plans must have regard to key national and local policy documents. For Paisley East & Whitehaugh, the most relevant are: » National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) » Renfrewshire Local Development Plan 2021 (LDP21) » Renfrewshire’s Community Plan / Local Outcome Improvement Plan » Relevant thematic strategies (e.g. Local Transport Strategy, Housing Strategy, Climate and Biodiversity strategies) NPF4 NPF4 is Scotland’s national spatial strategy and forms part of the statutory development plan. Adopted in 2023, it sets out national planning policies focused on climate action, sustainable places, liveable neighbourhoods, biodiversity, health and wellbeing, and inclusive growth. NPF4 places strong emphasis on: » 20-minute neighbourhoods » Climate mitigation and adaptation » Nature-positive development » Brownfield-first approaches » Community wealth building and local living » Quality placemaking and design How does it relate to this Place Plan? NPF4 actively supports community- led Local Place Plans as a mechanism for embedding local priorities within the planning system. The Paisley East & Whitehaugh LPP aligns with NPF4’s emphasis on: » Reducing inequalities » Supporting town centres and local living » Improving sustainable transport » Enhancing green-blue infrastructure » Delivering the right homes in the right places The proposals within this document have been developed with reference to NPF4 policies and aim to strengthen the area’s contribution to national climate, wellbeing and inclusive growth objectives. LDP21 The Renfrewshire Local Development Plan sets out the spatial strategy, site allocations and planning policies that guide development across the authority area. It establishes how land will be used and protected over the plan period. The LDP addresses themes including: » Economy and employment land » Housing delivery » Infrastructure and connectivity » Town centres and neighbourhoods » Environment, heritage and greenspace How does it relate to this Place Plan? The Paisley East & Whitehaugh Local Place Plan must have regard to the adopted LDP and will inform the preparation of future LDP updates. Where appropriate, this Place Plan: » Supports and strengthens existing policy direction » Identifies where policy could better reflect local need » Highlights priorities for infrastructure investment » Provides spatial clarity on community- supported change Once registered, this Local Place Plan will become a material consideration in planning decisions and a formal input into future development plan reviews. Renfrewshire Community Plan Renfrewshire’s Community Plan (Local Outcome Improvement Plan) sets out a long-term vision for the area, focused on creating a fairer, more inclusive Renfrewshire where communities and businesses thrive. Its priorities typically include: » Reducing inequality » Improving health and wellbeing » Supporting inclusive economic growth » Creating safe and resilient communities » Tackling climate change How does it relate to this Place Plan? This Local Place Plan supports delivery of these wider outcomes at a neighbourhood scale. By aligning spatial priorities (e.g. access to services, safer streets, improved greenspace, appropriate housing) with community wellbeing objectives, the plan: Reduces duplication between strategies Strengthens funding cases Supports partnership working Creates a delivery framework grounded in place Wider Strategic Alignment The Paisley East & Whitehaugh Local Place Plan also responds to and aligns with: » The Renfrewshire Local Transport Strategy » The Strategic Housing Investment Plan » Town Centre or Regeneration Strategies (where relevant) » Climate and Biodiversity Action Plans » Community Wealth Building and Economic Development Strategies 1.4 Strategic Context 7
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8 Chapter 2: Contextual Study
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Paisley East and Whitehaugh have an estimated population of approximately 8,000 residents. The population is predominantly working age, with a significant proportion of residents aged 25 and above. According to the 2022 Census, 84.5% of residents identify as White, Scottish, indicating limited ethic diversity within the area. Many residents are employed, but this does not mean they have high household incomes. Most hold lower professional, technical, and semi-routine jobs. This is reflected in low home ownership, which stands at 28%. 2.1 Local Census Demographics Household composition Occupation (16-75 y/o) Age 20% 0-15 16-24 25-34 35-49 % POPULATION 50-64 65+ 40% 20% One person Married Married w/ children Cohabiting Cohabiting w/children Lone parent w/children Multiperson 40% 50% 25% 75% Student Retired Long term sick or disabled Inactive Employed Self-employed Unemployed % POPULATION Ethnic Group % POPULATION 50% 100% White: Scottish White: Polish Mixed or multiple ethnic Asian African Caribbean 9
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2.2 SIMD Demographics and Safety According to the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD), the Paisley East area is generally ranked among the most deprived across all indicators, such as income, employment, health, education, housing, geographic access, and crime. Crime, in particular, is a key concern and aligns with feedback gathered during community engagement. Participants highlighted anti-social behaviour, particularly involving young people. This behaviour was linked to a lack of access to youth services, facilities, and safe spaces. These perceptions reflect the SIMD data, which indicates lower rankings in both crime and geographic access, highlighting the link between deprivation, limited services, and feelings of safety. Moving towards Whitehaugh and Barshaw park, levels of deprivation reduce, with geographic access ranking among the least deprived. A similar pattern in Seedhill. These areas benefit from improved connectivity and access to services. This may contribute to enhanced perceptions of safety compared to more deprived parts of Paisley East. 10
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2.3 Asset Mapping Education 1. Paisley Grammar School 2. Williamsburgh Primary School 3. St John Ogilvie Primary School 4. Mary Russell School 5. Abbey Mill Childcare Ltd 6. Leaps & Bounds 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sports, leisure & recreational space 1. Lagoon Leisure Centre 2. Priorscroft Bowling Club 3. Abercorn Bowling Club 4. Seedhill Pavilion & Football Complex 5. Anchor Bowling Club 6. Abbey Mill Fitness Club & Personal Training Studio 7. Barshaw Golf Club 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 Heritage, local landmarks, tourism 1. Hawkhead Cemetery 2. Paisley Thread Mill Museum 3. Anchor Mill Building 4. Paisley Town Hall 1 3 2 4 1 Church halls, faith & community spaces 1. St Mirin’s RC Cathedral Paisley 2. Paisley Diocese 3. Methodist Central Hall 4. Paisley Abbey 5. Kilnside Evangelical Church: Paisley 6. Sherwood Greenlaw Church 2 4 3 5 6 Green spaces 1. Barshaw Park 2. Children’s Play Park 3. East End Park 1 2 3 11
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Supermarkets 1. Tesco Superstore 2. Iceland 3. Gleddoch Family Butchers 4. Nisa Local Paisley 5. Premier 6. Day-Today 7. Morrisons Restaurants Health 234 1. Harvies 2. Cafe 77 3. Upper Eastside Paisley 4. Caffe Royal 5. McAvoys 6. Maremonti Restaurant 7. Woodlands Coffee 8. Trattoria Genova 9. Wheatley 15 678 9 1 34 7 1. Mackie Pharmacy & Weight Management Clinic Paisley 2. Kelburne Dental 3. Well Pharmacy and Miller & McClure 4. Greenlaw Dental Care 5. The Mirin Medical Practice 6. 24hr Pharmacy 13 6 5 24 2 5 6 12
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Community Spaces 1. Ralston Community Centre - Community centre with adjoining park, daycare and library. 2. Kelburne Cricket and Hockey Club - Give access and promote an active healthy lifestyle in the community. 3. Roar Connections for Life - Preventative, health and well-being services for older people. 4. Mile End Centre - Renfrewshire Councils social work department. 5. RIG Arts Community Arts Space - Bring together artists and the community together in a collaborative creative way using art and film. 6. Jones and Us - Strength and unity to the community through sports. 7. Rainbow Turtle Fair Trade - using education as a way to raise awareness of fair trade and issues surrounding it within the community. 8. Star Project - Delivers social outcomes, building safer, more connected and resilient communities in deprivation areas. 9. Brick Lane Music Academy CIC - Offer music education to areas of deprivation in the community. 10. Create Paisley - Supporting young people in the community through music, arts, photography and video. 11. Kairos Women+ - Bringing women together to influence their community as active citizens. 12. Food Train - A charity helping older people access nutritious, fresh food to improve health and wellbeing. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2.4 Community & Social Infrastructure 13
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All community spaces were identified using the Engage Renfrewshire website, which supports social enterprise start-ups across the area. The majority of organisations aim to provide opportunities for communities experiencing deprivation, with a focus on mental wellbeing, social inclusion, and equal access to services. These groups support specific demographics, including women, young people, older adults, and creatives. A key shared characteristic is that many organisations operate from rented or temporary spaces and rely heavily on funding to remain open. This often limits long-term security and the ability to expand services. Promotion of activities and support is mostly managed in house, which can restrict visibility and reduce reach across the wider community. There is a presence of community-led activity, but are dispersed and often not accessible. Note: Community spaces have been mentioned outside the boundary to provide a sense of the other services that are available to residents within the boundary. 14
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15 Minute walking circle 10 Minute walking circle 2.5 Movement & Connectivity Public transport provision in the area is mixed. The No. 10 McGill’s bus operates only once per hour to Paisley and does not run on Sundays, limiting reliability and accessibility to areas that are not surrounding the Glasgow Road. Other services, including the No.38/A McGill’s (every 10 minutes to Paisley and Glasgow City Centre), No.17 McGill’s (every 30 minutes to Govan), and the No.9 First Bus (every 20 minutes to Paisley and Glasgow City Centre), provide more frequent connections but are described as unreliable. There are plans to improve the public transport infrastructure, and to provide additional cycle facilities, along Glasgow Road. Key bus stops have been plotted along the high street. A 10-15 minute walking circle from Hawkhead Train Station demonstrates strong rail accessibility, with Barshaw Park and the high street just reachable within this walking distance. Hawkhead Station provides frequent and reliable connections to both Paisley and Glasgow City Centre, making the railway the strongest transport link in the area. Core active travel infrastructure is limited, with few dedicated , separated cycle routes within the boundary; key routes are the Glasgow Airport Cycle path and a small section of NCN 7. Connectivity towards the Seedhill area is particularly weak, with limited transport options. A number of secondary and traffic free routes, along with some proposed new connections, cross the area, however. Community engagement reinforced these findings, with participants at Kairos highlighting concerns around limited travel options and personal safety, particularly after dark. No.38 and No.9 Routes to Glasgow No.10 Route to Paisley No.17 Route to Govan Glasgow Airport Cycle Route NCN 7 NCN 7 10 & 15 Minute Walking Circle Core Cycle Path Secondary / Low Traffic Cycle Route Proposed / Improved Cycle Route Railway Line Bus Route Train Station Key Bus Stops 15
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2.6 Green & Blue Infrastructure The area benefits from several key green and blue infrastructure assets. Barshaw Park (1), a 55-acre public park, provides a range of recreational and ecological features, including open parkland, a pond, children’s play areas, cycle paths, and the Walled Peace Garden. It is a local asset and well used by the community. East End Park (2) offers additional green space within an urban area, providing access to nature for nearby residents. Both parks form part of Paisley’s 13.3-mile 12 Parks of Paisley route, connecting to the wider green network. The White Cart Water runs along the site boundary. Sections of the river corridor are popular for walking and running, with features such as Hammills Waterfall providing scenic value. The waterfall holds significance, having contributed to the early 19th century industrial revolution by providing hydro-power for cotton thread mills. Sustrans National Cycle Route 7 runs through nearby areas but does not pass directly through the site. 1 NCN 7 White Cart Water 2 Green Spaces / Parks Cemetery Sport Grounds 16
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2.7 Character Area & Built Form Glasgow Road is the commercial core of the area, with active frontages. This results in high levels of pedestrian and vehicular movement, providing natural surveillance and supporting local businesses. The relocation of Paisley Grammar School will result in a loss of daily footfall and lunchtime trade along Glasgow Road. Highlighted in blue are areas that are predominantly industrial, accommodating a range of local businesses alongside large warehouse sites. This area prioritises vehicular movement over pedestrians, with poor lighting and paving. Activity is often during working hours, resulting in minimal footfall and a lack of natural surveillance in the evenings. Residential areas along Hawkhead Road, Arkleston Road, and surrounding areas are predominantly located within the least deprived zones. These neighbourhoods mainly consist of three to four-bed detached and semi-detached homes, with average property values of £350,000. South of Glasgow Road, towards Seedhill, the housing typology shifts to a mix of private flats, housing association properties, and council accommodation. Average property values are closer to £80,000. This reflects a change in both built form and socio-economic character. Vacant sites are highlighted as opportunities for development, either due to their geographic location or near public transport. Vacant sites / opportunity Industrial Active Corridor 17
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Majority of people living in Paisley East are in flats or tenements, particularly as you head towards Paisley centre. The surrounding areas around Barshaw Park are predominantly detached and semi- detached homes. 18
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2.8 Local Development Within the last five years, Paisley East and Whitehaugh have experienced development, alongside proposed demolition and residential schemes. The following applications were identified through the Renfrewshire Council Planning Portal. 1. Paisley Grammar School: A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been submitted and accepted for the redevelopment of the site for residential use (submitted September 2025). 2. Demolition Site: A prior notification for demolition of 9 Ladyburn Street, 35- 43 McKerrell Street and 8-16 Howard Street, with the decision notes stating “Prior Approval Not Required” (October 2025). To make way for and as part of the housing regeneration programme for the Paisley Area. 3. Residential Development: The erection of 19 terraced houses on a brownfield site was submitted in February 2025 and is currently awaiting a decision. 4. Residential Development: Erection of 48 flats, including associated access, landscaping and parking, was accepted in March 2022 and is now on site. 5. Change of use: From offices to an aparthotel, including external alterations, was approved in January 2025. 1 2 3 4 5 Redevelopment Demolition Identified for housing in LDP21 19
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3.1 Summary of Community Engagement Process Overview and Purpose Engagement for the Paisley East & Whitehaugh Local Place Plan began on 13 October 2025 and was designed to gather meaningful, place-based input within a focused consultancy scope. From the outset, the approach recognised two key challenges: » The limited resources available for extensive, large-scale engagement. » The Community Council’s ongoing difficulty in attracting sustained participation from across the area. The engagement programme was therefore structured to: » Generate robust evidence for the Local Place Plan. » Reach a broad cross-section of residents through multiple methods. » Strengthen links between the Community Council and the wider community. » Leave behind a network of contacts and momentum to support implementation. Engagement Approach A multi-front engagement strategy was adopted to balance depth and breadth of input. Three complementary methods were used: » Key stakeholder interviews » Targeted in-person workshops » An area-wide online survey This approach ensured: » More detailed and meaningful discussion in small-group settings. » Direct engagement with existing community networks. » An accessible route for wider participation for those unable to attend events. The strategy prioritised quality of input over scale, recognising the size and scope of the commission. Key Stakeholder Engagement Engagement with key stakeholders commenced on 13 October 2025, alongside the launch of the public survey. A stakeholder list was developed in partnership with the Community Council, informed by desk research and local knowledge. In total, 22 key stakeholders were identified and approached. Stakeholder engagement provided: » Strategic insight into local service provision. » Context around previous initiatives and challenges. » A clearer understanding of delivery constraints and opportunities. » Input from organisations with established links to local residents. Targeted Community Workshops To gather focused, on-the-ground insight, a series of workshops and direct engagement sessions were undertaken with established local organisations and groups. These included: » Kairos Women – engaging women in the area. » RIG Arts – engaging participants involved in arts workshops. » Williamsburgh Primary School – engaging children and young people. » Williamsburgh Housing Association – supporting outreach to local residents. These sessions enabled more detailed discussion of place-based issues and ensured engagement with groups who may not typically attend Community Council meetings or complete surveys. The use of existing organisations allowed engagement to take place within trusted and familiar environments. Online Community Survey An online survey was launched on 13 October 2025 and remained open until [insert closing date]. The survey was designed to: » Capture views from across the project boundary. » Allow participation at any time during the engagement period. » Provide both structured responses and open-text feedback. The survey included: » Questions on local priorities and challenges. » Ratings of existing conditions. » Open comment sections. » Invited thoughts on four key locations within the area identified through desk research. » An opportunity for respondents to provide contact details if they wished to be involved further. The online format ensured that residents unable to attend in-person sessions could still contribute meaningfully to the Local Place Plan. Approximately 100 responses were received in total, including partial completions. Around 90 respondents completed the survey in full. Promotion and Publicity Promotion of the engagement process was undertaken across multiple channels to maximise awareness. Digital Promotion » Direct emails were sent to an agreed list of local community groups, high street businesses and organisations at milestone stages. » Information was shared through the Community Council’s online platforms. » Local community groups circulated details through their networks. 21
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» A dedicated project website was created as a central hub, hosting: - Information about the Local Place Plan - An FAQ explaining the process. - The online survey link. » A paid, geo-targeted promotion campaign was also undertaken via Meta (Facebook/Instagram), reaching 7,391 people and generating 158 click- throughs to the project website and survey. The majority of engagement was recorded among women aged 55 and over, suggesting particularly strong participation from this demographic group. This ensured information reached individuals directly on their mobile devices. Physical Promotion » Posters and flyers were produced and distributed. » The Community Council supported local distribution. » Flyers were handed out at primary school pick-up times to reach parents and carers directly. » Materials were shared in community venues and local networks. Participation Overview In total, approximately 100 people completed the survey, including partial completions. Excluding partial completions, approximately 90 respondents completed the survey in full. The Meta promotion campaign reached 7,391 people, with 158 users clicking through to the project website and survey link. The majority of online engagement was recorded among women aged 55 and over, indicating particularly strong participation from this demographic group. While engagement levels varied across groups, the combination of targeted workshops, stakeholder engagement and the survey ensured both depth of local insight and broad geographic coverage across the project area. Strengthening Community Council Engagement A core objective of the process was to support the Community Council in strengthening its connection with local residents. To achieve this: » Engagement activity was undertaken in partnership with the Community Council. » Contacts developed through workshops and stakeholder discussions were linked back to the Community Council. » The survey included an option for respondents to share their details if they wished to be contacted. This resulted in new attendees participating in a Community Council meeting where the initial Local Place Plan recommendations were presented, demonstrating early impact beyond the plan itself. From Engagement to Draft Plan Following analysis of stakeholder input, workshop discussions and survey findings: » A draft set of recommendations was prepared. » These were presented to the Community Council. » The Community Council worked collaboratively to refine and prioritise the final list of initiatives. This iterative process ensured that the final Local Place Plan reflects both wider community input and the considered judgement of the Community Council. 22
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3.2 Summary of In-Person Engagement Findings Key Stakeholder Interviews The following parties were invited to a key stakeholder interview. Comments from these interviews have been subsumed into the wider thoughts across this section, and the outcomes of the online survey, as they largely echoed the same themes. » Paisley Grammar School » St. John Ogilvie Primary School » Scouts, Boy’s Brigade and Guides » Salvation Army Citadel » Sherwood Greenlaw Church » Cafe77 / Paisley Alive Festival » Kelburne Cricket Club » Seedhill Football Complex » Circle Recovery Hub » Abbey Mill Business Centre » Steel Rings Centre » Leaps and Bounds » Friends of Barshaw Park » ROAR Connections for Life » Network Rail » All local councillors, MP and MSP Community Drop ins Two community drop-ins were attended within Paisley East and Whitehaugh, held in RIG Arts and Kairos Women+. Participants highlighted anti-social behaviour among teenagers, safety, lack of community spaces, access to resources, and quality of local parks as their main concerns. Many acknowledged that the anti-social behaviour is linked to a lack of resources and facilities for teenagers within the area. All participants valued their own community groups but were keen for a central community hub to support a more blended and interconnected community. This was seen as a multi-generational space, with opportunities for community growing,creative outlets for young people, and connection and support for older residents. Overall, participants emphasised the lack of accessible facilities. This included the affordability of the existing leisure centre, unreliable buses, poor walkability, and areas that feel unsafe due to anti-social behaviour, poor maintenance, traffic, or inadequate lighting. “Loneliness is a major issue that affects your mental health .” “The leisure Centre is expensive, children have to pay. This is a barrier for many families” Within the drop, the following areas were discussed: » East End Park: This was seen as an opportunity to expand and introduce creative play, such as a spray-paint wall and a dirt track, providing young people with a creative and engaging outlet. » Vacant land next to Williamsburgh Primary School and Tesco: Positive comments were made on the location, with participants feeling it would be suitable for community growing and outdoor kitchens. There was interest in potential support from Tesco, with the school also using the space as a teaching aid. The site was additionally identified as a potential location for a central community hub. » Vacant land at Hawkhead Train Station: Currently used as a pass- through site, this area was suggested as suitable for allotments, including both private and community gardens. It was also identified as a space for hosting pop-up events, such as markets for local sellers. As well as plots for small businesses, including a coffee van with outdoor seating. Overall, allotments and community gardens appear as a recurring theme,demonstrating interest in shared outdoor spaces and local food growing. Community-led spaces, whether gardens, markets, or flexible outdoor areas, were seen as essential for bringing people together. During discussions with both Kairos Women+ and RIG Arts, several themes were raised: » General Atmosphere (noise, visual appeal, street condition, and safety). Some areas feel unsafe, mainly due to anti-social behaviour, poor lighting, and maintenance issues. The high street benefits from higher footfall and natural surveillance, creating a stronger sense of safety compared to quieter industrial areas. » Everyday Life (Access to services, Missing services, sense of Community). There is a minimal sense of shared community. Multiple communities exist but tend to operate separately. A central, accessible community hub is missing, one that could bring organisations, residents, and groups together. There is also a consistent need for more accessible facilities, including public toilets and spaces for free or low-cost events. » Leisure and Green space (Access, quality and diversity for all). Barshaw Park is a significant asset but requires improvements, such as public toilets and better maintenance. There is a need for inclusive and well-maintained outdoor spaces that support community activity and help reduce anti-social behaviour. » Moving Around (Safety in all modes, connectivity and access to public transport, connectivity with active travel, anywhere missing). The railway provides strong connectivity to the high street and wider area, but transport accessibility decreases significantly towards Abbey Mill Business Centre. Bus services are limited and unreliable, particularly due to the lack of a Sunday service. Big Ideas (Best thing, biggest challenge, biggest opportunity, one change). Partic- ipants value their own community groups but want a more blended, interconnected community overall. A central community hub is seen as the solution for multi-gen- erational activity, connection, and support. Providing this space and creative outlets for young people could reduce anti-social be- haviour and lessen maintenance issues over time. 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are free and open to use, skating facilities, more sheltered areas, and cleaner, better- kept play spaces. Overall, young people emphasised the importance of safe, nearby and affordable places where they can play, socialise and spend time outdoors without adult supervision or spending money. “Small parks to play in near my house.” “A space for teens to hang out inside with phone chargers, speakers, seats, and an indoor sports hall.” In designing individual locations for their youth spaces, favoured locations were (in order of priority) Lacy Street, Barshaw Park and surrounding areas, Seedhill Road and surrounding areas, and the Community Sports Ground. The key elements which featured consistently in their individual spatial designs and indicated their own priorities for youth and community space were: » Inclusive, Accessible Spaces that are welcoming for everyone. This includes spaces designed for different age groups that feel safe, comfortable, easy to move through and also spaces that balance active play with quieter, calmer areas. » Play, Activity and Social Space with the importance of having fun. These included traditional play equipment such as swings, slides and climbing frames, alongside varied equipment, sheltered places to gather, and upgraded parks that offer everything from active play and sport to informal performance and relaxed social time. » Nature, Biodiversity and Storytelling with playful natural features—trees, grass, flowers and wildlife habitats—that create imaginative and calming spaces. Some also mentioned ponds, communal planting and growing spaces. » Sensory, and Wellbeing with calming stations and relaxation zones to regulate emotions, take a break from busy environments and feel safe. Features such as textured surfaces, fidget equipment, soft materials, lighting and gentle movement were particularly valued. » Comfort, Safety and Maintenance with good lighting, tidy and well-kept surfaces, and facilities such as cafés, snack stalls, toilets, phone charging point and storage. As well as sheltered areas so parks can be used throughout the year, and semi - indoor “cosy rooms” to allow for socialising in bad weather. » Creativity and Imagination with spaces for drawing, making, and performing. Simple features include tables, stages, flexible seating and areas to display artwork. A selection of designs produced by the young people is presented after the engagement findings page. The full set of youth designs is contained in Appendix 2. Key areas of interest which arose during youth engagement are mapped in the following pages. 24
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Mapped Outcomes of Youth Engagement: Areas for potential community space. 1. Hawkhead Train Station vacant land 2. Vacant land next to Tesco and Williamsburgh Primary School. 3. East End Park 4. Next to Abercorn Bowling Club on Garthland Lane 5. Demolished Residential block Areas that need specific improvement or have opportunity. A. Open up the petting zoo again. Add more seating and variety of play equipment, with a larger cafe. B. Upgrade the football pitches, and reduce cost / make free. C. Keep on top of maintenance on the high street, and more lighting and planters. As well as variety of affordable shops. D. Larger and mixed Play Park for all ages and locals. There is room for extension once the residential block is demolished. E. Affordable facilities. F. Improve accessibility by increasing public transport links, lighting, and improving maintenance and paving within the area. Note: These spaces were identified by participants during the engagement sessions. It is acknowledged that some suggested community spaces and areas for improvement may not be feasible. 1 4 A B C D 5 E 2 3 F 26
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3.3 Summary of Online Survey Findings The following is a summary of the outcomes of the online survey. Full answers can be found in the appendices. Note: all quantitative results are out of a five star rating unless otherwise stated. General Atmosphere and Overall Perception Quantitative Results » General atmosphere of the area (noise, visual appeal, litter, air quality, street condition): 3.0 / 5 » Safety when dark: 2.9 / 5 » Safety during daylight: 4.0 / 5 » Safety for children around school hours: 3.5 / 5 Qualitative Results Responses describe an area that is highly valued for its location and everyday convenience, but where these strengths are under increasing pressure. The most consistently cited positives relate to proximity and access: » Barshaw Park and other local green spaces » Close connection to Paisley town centre » Strong rail and road links to Glasgow and beyond » A good range of local shops, cafés and services The area is frequently described as relatively quiet, affordable and well located, with historic buildings and a residual sense of community still present. Against this, respondents repeatedly identified a set of interconnected challenges: » Increasing traffic volumes, rat running and parking pressure » Poor street conditions, including litter, dog fouling, graffiti and uneven pavements » Inadequate lighting and reduced feelings of safety after dark » Limited facilities for children and teenagers » A lack of accessible community spaces and reduced public transport provision in some areas These issues were seen as directly undermining pride in place and contributing to antisocial behaviour and a weakening sense of community. Despite these concerns, respondents expressed clear optimism about the area’s future. Barshaw Park was consistently highlighted as a major asset with untapped potential for events, recreation, biodiversity and wellbeing. The redevelopment of Paisley Grammar School and other vacant or underused sites was widely viewed as an opportunity to deliver: » Better housing that meets local needs » Community facilities and shared spaces » Local businesses that strengthen everyday life When asked what single change they would prioritise, respondents overwhelmingly focused on basic environmental improvements, including: » Cleaner streets and stronger enforcement on dog fouling » Better lighting and pavement repairs » Traffic calming and parking management These were cited far more often than major new infrastructure, underscoring the importance of everyday conditions. Alongside this, reinstated bus services, a community hub, improved youth facilities and better use of parks and vacant land were identified as practical, near term actions with high impact. Access to Services Quantitative Results » Access to key services overall: 4.2 / 5 Community Quantitative Results » Sense of community: 3.1 / 5 Qualitative Results Responses indicate that low levels of participation are driven less by apathy and more by structural barriers. Key issues raised include: » Poor awareness of events and activities » Over reliance on online communication » A lack of accessible, affordable community spaces Respondents consistently supported: » Printed newsletters, noticeboards and local advertising » Information shared through schools, businesses and community buildings There was strong demand for free or low cost indoor spaces within walking distance, usable year round, and for activities that cater to: » Families with young children » Teenagers and young people » Older residents » People experiencing anxiety or reduced mobility Environmental conditions such as litter, dog fouling, antisocial behaviour and poor pavements were again cited as factors discouraging community use of shared space. Overall, strengthening community cohesion was seen to depend on: » Better communication » Improved use of existing buildings and spaces » Inclusive, low pressure programming » Attention to everyday environmental quality Locally led, small scale initiatives were consistently favoured over externally imposed or one off events. Connectivity and Moving Around Quantitative Results » Safety as a pedestrian: 3.1 / 5 » Safety as a cyclist: 2.5 / 5 » Safety in a vehicle: 3.4 / 5 » Ease of getting to desired locations by public transport: 3.8 / 5 » Ease of getting to desired locations by bicycle: 2.7 / 5 Qualitative Results Respondents expressed widespread dissatisfaction with everyday movement, describing both public transport and cycling as fragmented and unreliable. Public transport concerns focused on: » Reduced or withdrawn bus services, particularly in Whitehaugh and Seedhill » Low frequency services and poor reliability » Weak evening and off peak provision 27
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These issues were seen as disproportionately affecting older people, families with young children and those with limited mobility, making access to healthcare, schools, shops and the town centre more difficult. Key gaps identified included connections to: » Paisley retail parks » Braehead, Renfrew and Linwood » Hospitals, the airport and Glasgow’s west end Respondents supported reinstated routes, higher daytime frequency particularly along Seedhill Road, improved park and ride provision at Hawkhead Station, and in some cases a new rail station serving Whitehaugh and Gallowhill. Cycling was widely perceived as unsafe. Barriers repeatedly cited included: » Fast moving traffic and aggressive driving » A lack of continuous, protected cycle routes » Hostile corridors such as Glasgow Road, Arkleston Road, Hawkhead Road and Arkleston Hill The absence of a legible network beyond isolated routes such as Sustrans Route 77 was seen as a key reason many residents do not cycle at all. Overall, responses point to the need for coordinated improvements across modes, combining reliable public transport with safe, continuous cycling routes. Without this, residents experience constrained travel choice and reduced access to everyday opportunities. Greenspace Quantitative Results » Greenspace in general: 3.5 / 5 » Diversity of greenspace: 3.3 / 5 Types of greenspace residents would like more access to: » 55% Wildflower or wild biodiversity areas » 46% Community gardens » 36% Allotments » 33% Picnic lawns » 27% Formal gardens » 25% Off leash dog areas Qualitative Results Respondents clearly distinguished between: » The presence of greenspace, rated relatively positively » The usability, diversity and programming of greenspace, rated much lower The issue is not a lack of green space, but a lack of spaces that support different ages, abilities and activities. Existing strengths lie in informal, everyday spaces used for: » Walking and dog walking » Sitting and informal socialising » Quiet time in greenery Naturalistic spaces, particularly woodland edges, were especially valued when accessible and buffered from traffic and noise. There was strong, consistent demand for: » Wildflower and biodiversity areas » Community gardens, particularly among disabled respondents and those in Seedhill » Shared, managed growing spaces rather than private allotments The clearest gaps relate to youth and teenage provision. Across all demographics, teenagers’ leisure space and places to safely spend time were among the lowest rated elements. Flexible, multi functional green space for free or low cost events and activities was also seen as lacking, particularly in lower income areas. Leisure Quantitative Results » Access to affordable or free leisure activities: 2.8 / 5 » Leisure space and opportunities for teenagers: 2.3 / 5 » Leisure space and opportunities for young children: 2.8 / 5 Activities residents currently access: » 43% Indoor solo fitness » 29% Outdoor solo fitness » 25% Wellbeing and wellness » 18% Outdoor skills » 12% Outdoor team sport » 10% Arts and crafts or social groups Activities residents would like access to: » 42% Arts and crafts or social groups » 39% Hard skills such as woodworking » 37% Soft skills such as reading or tech » 37% Wellbeing and wellness Qualitative Results Solo fitness dominates current activity patterns, though less so among disabled respondents and those in Seedhill, highlighting barriers of cost and accessibility. While team sport facilities exist, they are often perceived as: » Inaccessible » Poorly suited to diverse users » Lacking choice The strongest unmet demand is for: » Wellbeing and wellness activities » Outdoor community space linked to nature and growing » Arts, crafts and skills based activities This points to a lack of shared, flexible community space, rather than simply a lack of events. Respondents consistently emphasised the need for indoor spaces supported by adjacent outdoor areas, aligning leisure, greenspace and community infrastructure. Demographic Trends Location-Based Trends Most common demographic trends were based on where respondents lived within the area, across almost all questions. Refer to the map on the following page for reference of the four demographic areas that respondents were asked to identify as their location of residence. » Respondents who do not live in the project area rate the area significantly more negatively than those who do, particularly in themes concerning community, general atmosphere, safety after dark and safety while moving around. This suggests that external perceptions of the area are worse than the lived experience. » Residents in Zone A rate the area more positively, particularly for sense of community, daytime safety, pedestrian safety and vehicle safety. These respondents also rated a higher 28
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satisfaction with greenspace quality, access and usability. This indicates an uneven spatial experience within the area, and that certain areas already have higher relative urban successes than others, requiring a more equitable ‘place specific’ strategy. » Residents in Zone C rate the area lower for safety, sense of community, leisure opportunities and youth provision. However, they were the most likely to already be attending art, craft or social group events. Zone C respondents gave lower ratings for diversity of greenspace, with fewer perceived leisure opportunities. This indicates a need for more diverse, intergenerational community space within this area, for filling both a perceived gap but also to support existing events already relied upon by some in this zone. Disability-Based Trends Disabled respondents gave the most consistently negative ratings across the survey. » Extremely lower deviations in ratings were given for safety after dark, pedestrian safety and vehicle safety. » Disabled respondents also rate the area lower for general atmosphere, sense of community and access and ease of movement. » Greenspace provision was rated moderately, whereas greenspace accessibility, usability and diversity of activity much lower. » This indicates that accessibility is not just a technical design issue but a wider quality-of-life and community inclusion issue to consider. Age-Based Trends There were no significant variances in responses across different age groups, however: » Older respondents (55+) generally are more positive about the area in regards to sense of community, general atmosphere and greenspace quality, implying that long-term familiarity and social embedding matters and that existing assets are working better for older, rather than younger, residents. » Younger respondents (under 35) rate the area more negatively for leisure opportunities (especially for teenagers and young people), diversity of activities and safety after dark. Gender-Based Trends Gender differences were the least extreme across all demographics, however women did rate safety after dark and personal safety when walking slightly lower than men. Focus Locations Refer to the map on the following page for reference of the focus location sites. General Summary Across all four typologies, respondents consistently favour context-responsive, modestly programmed, well-managed spaces that improve everyday life. There is limited appetite for “blank slate” development or over-intensification, and strong support for interventions that add social, environmental or mobility value, particularly where sites have long been vacant or neglected. The more sensitive and constrained the context, the stronger the expectation that uses should be locally beneficial, inclusive and carefully scaled. 1. East End Park / Urban neighbourhood greenspace People expect these spaces to function as everyday local parks, not as leftover land. There is strong support for modest but purposeful programming, particularly for children, young people and informal wellbeing activities. Respondents are open to play, informal sport, outdoor fitness and small community uses, provided the space is clearly defined, well maintained and feels safe. Poor environmental quality (dog fouling, lack of lighting, uninviting edges) is seen as the main barrier, rather than the principle of activity itself. Over- intensification is not sought, but doing nothing is viewed negatively. » People are open to: Play, youth facilities, informal sport, outdoor fitness, community gardening, small events » People resist: Undefined open space, neglect, poor maintenance, antisocial behaviour 2. East Lane Vacant Plot / Urban vacant back-street blocks Vacant urban plots are seen as needing to justify their existence locally, rather than simply maximising development value. People are open to housing in principle, but only where it is clearly appropriate to context and does not worsen traffic, safety or daylight—particularly near schools. There is strong support for child-, school- and family-focused uses, green relief in hard urban environments, and small community or youth facilities. These sites are expected to repair gaps in social and environmental infrastructure, not add pressure. C D A B 29
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» People are open to: School play and sports space, community gardens, allotments, youth/community hubs, sensitive housing » People resist: Generic flatted development, car-dominated uses, schemes that worsen congestion or safety 3. Hawkhead Station Brownfield Blocks / Station-edge brownfield land These sites are primarily understood through a movement and access lens. There is strong consensus that land of this type should support public transport use, particularly through park-and-ride provision that relieves pressure on surrounding streets. However, respondents are also open to mixed solutions, combining parking with green space, allotments or community uses. Housing is acceptable where it is affordable or assisted and where parking and infrastructure issues are resolved. Single- use development that ignores station function is viewed unfavourably. » People are open to: Park-and-ride, mixed parking + green/community uses, accessible housing, small station-related amenities » People resist: Standalone housing or development that fails to address parking and transport impacts 4. Barshaw Park Woodlands / Woodland edge to major park Woodland-edge spaces are expected to remain predominantly natural and calm, acting as a counterbalance to more active park areas. There is strong resistance to built development and formal recreational infrastructure. People are open to light- touch, nature-led enhancements that improve access, learning and stewardship without eroding the woodland character. Safety is seen as a management issue rather than a reason for enclosure or intensification. » People are open to: Nature trails, woodland paths, outdoor learning, forest play, biodiversity projects, small-scale shared growing » People resist: Housing, hard infrastructure, over-programming, loss of woodland character Other Locations Respondents identified a small number of repeat, well-known underused sites, rather than many new locations. These tend to fall into three categories: » under-invested parks and play areas (particularly McKerrell Street and parts of Seedhill Playing Fields - refer to sites 5 and 6 on map), » vacant or derelict urban land and buildings (behind Glasgow Road - refer to site 7 on map; Lang Street, old industrial/social services sites), and » under-used cultural assets within Barshaw Park (bandstand area, model railway, zoo/amphitheatre). There was also a clear minority view emphasising the value of leaving some land unmanaged for biodiversity, rather than assuming all vacant land must be developed. 1 7 2 3 5 4 6 30
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3.4 Statutory Consultation Per the policy requirements for adoption of a Local Place Plan, a statutory consultation period of 28 days was completed as a final stage in the development of this document. The following notice was issued to the parties listed below; no return comments or feedback was received. Notified parties: » Cllr. Graeme Clark » Cllr. Jennifer Adam » Cllr. Neill Graham » Cllr. Carolann Davidson » Cllr. John McNaughtan » Cllr. Will Mylet » Renfrew Community Council » Ralston Community Council » Paisley West & Central Community Council » Hawkhead and Lochfield Community Council Statutory parties not notified: » Charleston Community Council - inactive at time of notice » Hunterhill Community Council - inactive at time of notice » Gallowhill Community Council - inactive at time of notice Information Notice Copy Hello, I hope this finds you well. I am writing as the project lead for the consultant team appointed by Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council to assist with the development a Local Place Plan for their area. You may have already engaged with this project during our consultation process, however under the policy governing the development of Local Place Plans, a notice is required to be sent to all elected members within the relevant wards, and neighbouring community councils to the project area. As such, please find at the link below a copy of the draft Local Place Plan - if you have trouble accessing this document, please let me know. Please note this link expires after three days; if you need an updated link, do get in touch. Please note, this link will only remain active for three days; let me know if you require a new one. [Link provided for download of draft document]. The Paisley East and Whitehaugh Local Place Plan seeks to centre the local community’s voices in future planning decisions and strategy for their neighbourhood area. I encourage you to read the provided documents, which outline a series of initiatives, actions and ambitions for the Place Plan’s focus area, ranging from themes of greenery, community space, traffic impacts and movement, and transport/community hub opportunities which would be of interest and note to adjacent areas and community wellbeing. These are situated against the policy context of the new National Planning Framework 4, with consideration for changes within the development of the new Local Development Plan for Renfrewshire over the coming years. If you should have any queries or comments regarding this Local Place Plan as part of this notice period, please do get in touch with me directly by reply email. This statutory consultation period will close on 5:00pm the 8th April, 2026. Many thanks. Best, Samuel 31
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Chapter 4: The Paisley East and Whitehaugh Place Plan
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4.1 Place Plan Structure This Local Place Plan is structured around a series of themed initiatives. Each initiative responds directly to community priorities identified through engagement and is grounded in relevant national and local planning policy. The four themes are: 1. Improved Community Space & Local Life 2. Hawkhead As A Green & Community Hub 3. Improved Parks, Biodiversity & Natural Play 4. Safer Streets, Improved Connection and an Integrated Active Network Together, these initiatives form a coordinated framework for the future of Paisley East & Whitehaugh, combining vision, spatial priorities and practical actions. Preceding the themed sections, the Place Plan begins with a set of General Aspirations that underpin the entire document. These aspirations capture the core values and long-term direction expressed by the community and provide a consistent foundation across all themes. Rather than presenting ideas as isolated projects, the plan is organised to: » Clarify the community’s aspirations » Identify necessary planning and policy changes » Highlight priority projects and opportunities » Support alignment with the statutory planning system Each themed section and its respective initiatives follow a consistent structure to make the document easy to navigate. General Aspirations The plan opens with a set of high-level aspirations that reflect what residents want for the future of the area. These aspirations: » Establish the shared principles guiding the plan » Apply across all themes » Provide a consistent benchmark against which future decisions can be assessed » Help ensure that individual projects contribute to a coherent whole They are not project-specific, but instead define the qualities and outcomes that should shape all change in the area. The Four Thematic Sections The core of the document is structured around four themes. Each theme begins with: » Theme Description An overview of why this theme matters in the local context and how it relates to the long-term future of Paisley East & Whitehaugh. » What the Community Said A summary of the key messages emerging from engagement, including recurring concerns, priorities and aspirations. This section reflects survey responses, workshops, stakeholder discussions and review of previous community input. Key Initiatives Within each theme, a series of Key Initiatives are presented. These form the core planning-focused recommendations of the Local Place Plan. Each initiative is structured consistently: » Initiative Description A clear statement of what the initiative proposes. » Basis for Amendment An explanation of why this initiative is needed, drawing on community engagement findings, and relevant desk-based research, site analysis and contextual study or planning history where relevant. This demonstrates the evidence base for the recommendation. » Key Actions Practical steps required to deliver or progress the initiative. These may include safeguarding land, refining policy wording, prioritising investment, undertaking feasibility studies, or establishing partnerships. » Policy Context Reference to relevant national and local planning policy (e.g. NPF4, Local Development Plan, Transport Strategy, Housing Strategy). This ensures alignment with the statutory planning framework. » Links to Other Initiatives Cross-referencing within the plan to show how themes interconnect and reinforce one another. These initiatives represent the formal planning component of the Local Place Plan and are intended to inform future Local Development Plan preparation and development management decisions. Wider Projects and General Recommendations Alongside planning amendments, each theme also identifies Wider Projects and Recommendations. These follow a similar structure to the initiatives but differ in that they: » Do not require formal planning policy amendment » Are not framed as statutory changes » Do not include detailed policy cross- referencing Instead, they focus on: » Community-led or partnership-based projects » Service improvements » Fundable projects » Local stewardship and management actions » Public realm or environmental enhancements These projects provide a community delivery-focused layer to the plan, ensuring that change is not limited to policy but extends to tangible improvements on the ground and a continued pathway for community action in the area. Summary of Place Plan Content The following section provides a comparative matrix of the entire Place Plan content, outlining each theme and its respective initiatives, along with the specific planning amendments and project links for each. Weighting of Priority The concluding section to this chapter provides an additional table which scores each initiatives against the general aspirations, and maps this against a scoring process carried out by the community council. This provides an indication of potential weighting of priority for each initiative. 33
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4.2 Summary of Initiatives Initiative Relevant Policy or Strategies No. Description Mapped Links to other Initiatives NPF4 LDP21 or Other Amendments Theme One: Improved Community Space & Local Life Planning Amendment Initiatives 1A Make community space a condition of all larger-scale developments ü 1B, D, E, H, I; 3A; 4A 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 23 LDP21 P1, P3, P5, P6, I1, I8; SG Creating Places, Green Network and Infrastructure, Open Space and Provision in New Developments 1B Prioritise the reuse of the heritage-listed Paisley Grammar secondary school building as a part-community space ü 1A, E, H, I 3, 4, 20, 21, 23 LDP21 P1, P6, ENV2, ENV3, ENV4 1C Prioritise housing to meet diverse local needs 16, 14, 15, 18 LDP21 P3, P1, P2, I1 1D Make integrated street and play infrastructure a condition in development of post-demolition sites ü 1A, F; 3A, E; 4A, B, D, F Extra Projects and General Recommendations 1E Explore interim or meanwhile community space at Lagoon Leisure Centre 1A, B, H, I 1F Install planters and modal filters for street play throughout Seedhill 1D; 3A, E; 4A, B, C, D, F 1G Install a ‘Hawkhead Hut’ as a wellbeing and community facility, in tandem to Theme Two initiatives 1H, I; 2A, B, D, E 1H Preferred activities within community spaces 1A, B, E, G, I; 2A D, E 1I Improve community communications 1A, B, D, E, F, G, H; 2A, D, E; 3A, C, D, E, G, H; 4B, D, F, G Theme Two: Hawkhead As A Green & Community Hub Planning Amendment Initiatives 2A Designate the vacant blocks near Hawkhead Station as a protected green space for community use ü 1G, H, I; 2B, C, D, E; 3D, H 15, 22, 23, 25, 26 LDP21 C1, P5, P1, I1 2B Designate the Hawkhead Station blocks as a ‘network of centres’ node for 20-minute city focussed development ü 2A, C, D, E; 4D, G 13, 15, 18, 22 LDP21 I1, I8, P1, P5 2C Strengthen Hawkhead Station as a key transport node and park-and-ride location ü 2A, B, E; 4D, I 13, 15, 18, 22 LDP21 I1, I8, P1 Extra Projects and General Recommendations 2D Create a community garden at the Hawkhead Station vacant blocks ü 1G, H, I; 2A, B, E; 3B, D, H; 4G 2E Install a small transport hub building and community café at the Hawkhead Station sites 1G, H, I; 2A, B, C, D; 4D, G Theme Three: Improved Parks, Biodiversity & Natural Play Planning Amendment Initiatives 3A Prioritise the reinstatement of McKerrell Street Playpark as a developer contribution project ü 1A, I; 3D, G, I 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 23 LDP21 P1, P3, P6, I1, I8, ENV3, ENV4; SG Creating Places, Alterations and Extension to Existing Properties, Green Network and Infrastructure 3B Designate and protect wildflower and biodiversity sites ü 3C, F, D, H, I; 4C, G 13, 14, 15, 23 LDP21 I1, I8, P1 3C Designate and protect woodland areas and provide managed community access ü 1I; 3B, D, F, I; 4E 20, 15, 14, 18, 23 LDP21 P6, P1, P3, ENV3, ENV4 Extra Projects and General Recommendations 3D Prioritise safe wild/natural play spaces for young people ü 1I; 2A, D; 3A, D, F, G, H, I 3E Install parklets for play in tenement areas ü 1D, F, I; 4A, B 3F Create a woodland walk between the Abbey Mill Business Centre area and the White Cart Water pathway ü 3B; 4C, D, E, F 3G Reinstate and improve McKerrell Street Playpark ü 3H Focussed improvement of assets within Barshaw Park 3I General improvement and maintenance for parks and outdoor environment
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Initiative Relevant Policy or Strategies No. Description Mapped Links to other Initiatives NPF4 LDP21 or Other Amendments Theme Four: Safer Streets, Improved Connection and an Integrated Active Network Planning Amendment Initiatives 4A Make integrated traffic and street improvements a planning condition of major developments and the rebuilding of any demolished blocks ü 1D, F; 3E; 4D 13, 14, 15, 20 LDP21 I1, I8, P1, ENV3 4B Formalise and extend a School Street designation and scheme for Lacy Street ü 1F, I; 3B, E; 4D 13, 14, 23 LDP21 I1, I8, P1 4C Designate new core path pedestrian movement routes to be achieved through Abbey Mill Business Centre area ü 3C, F; 4D, E, F 14, 13, 23, 20 LDP21 P1, I1, I8, P6 4D Redesignate and prioritise the integration of an area-wide walking and cycling network ü 1D, F, I; 2B, C, E; 3E, F; 4A, B, C, E, F 13, 14, 15, 23 LDP21 I1, I8, P1, ENV3, ENV4 Extra Projects and General Recommendations 4E Create and maintain a woodland walk between the Abbey Mill Business Centre are and the White Cart Water pathway ü 1I; 3B, C, F; 4C, D, H 4F Build new openings and improved pathways from Glasgow Road, through Abbey Mill Business Centre and along the White Cart Water ü 3F; 4C, D, E 4G Engagement with transport providers and the local authority to provide wider coverage 2B, C, E 35
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4.3 Core Community Aspirations The consultation process brought forward a number of core aspirations held by the local community. These were points of frequent concern or raised opportunities for the area, and led the development of all initiatives and projects within the Place Plan. The aspirations are listed below, organised into the three major categories which emerged during consultation. Community Life and Space 1. Accessible shared community space There is a need for central, accessible, shared community space that is free or low-cost to use, and not solely reliant on commercial venues. These spaces should support community groups, leisure, informal meetings and everyday community life. 2. Community space with an outdoor element Community spaces should, where possible, also include or be directly linked to outdoor space, allowing for flexible use, informal activity and connection to the environment. 3. Indoor and outdoor spaces for young people There is a need for dedicated spaces for young people of different age groups, both indoors and outdoors. These should support positive activity, wellbeing and social interaction, and help build custodianship and address antisocial behaviour. 4. Housing that meets local needs Housing should meet the needs of the local community, including in terms of type, affordability and accessibility, particularly for aging residents, and contribute positively to the surrounding area. Green Space and Natural Environment 5. Biodiversity and access to nature for wellbeing Green and natural spaces should better support biodiversity and provide opportunities for residents to spend time in nature, contributing to health and wellbeing. 6. A diversity of green spaces for different users and activities While there are key green spaces within the area, there is a need for a more diverse range of green spaces that cater for different ages, interests and activities, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. 7. Quality and maintenance of green spaces The quality, safety and ongoing maintenance of green spaces are as important as their availability, and should be addressed alongside any new provision. Connectivity and Movement 8. Managing the impacts of traffic The impacts of through-traffic, including road safety, congestion, parking pressure and rat running, should be addressed to improve the everyday experience of local residents and make streets safer and more pleasant to use. 9. Quality, safety and management of streets The quality of streets should be improved through better lighting, safety measures and ongoing management, including addressing issues such as dog fouling, litter and graffiti, recognising their impact on perceptions of safety and pride in place. 10. A coherent walking and cycling network The area should benefit from a coordinated walking and cycling strategy, including routes through Seedhill, the use of modal filters where appropriate, improved connections to NCN7 via new pathways at Abbey Mill and along the Whitecart Water, and links eastwards to the Hawkhead Station and Barshaw Park. 11. Improved public transport connections to key destinations Public transport should better serve key destinations identified through community consultation, including through improved services and the exploration of reinstating or strengthening historic corridors 36
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4.4 Theme One: Improved Community Space & Local Life This theme focuses on strengthening everyday community life in Paisley East and Whitehaugh through the provision of centrally-located, accessible, shared and inclusive community spaces. It recognises the current reliance on commercial venues and the lack of free or low-cost places for people to meet, take part in activities, and spend time together. The aim is to bring together planning-led requirements, reuse of existing buildings, housing considerations, and interim or small-scale actions to support social connection, youth provision, wellbeing and pride of place. Why? Consultation consistently identified a lack of accessible, non-commercial community space as a key barrier to participation, social connection and youth provision across Paisley East and Whitehaugh, particularly in the context of imminent redevelopment and demolition sites. This project responds by aligning community-led priorities with NPF4’s emphasis on inclusive, wellbeing-focused placemaking and the opportunity for the next Renfrewshire LDP to strengthen requirements for community infrastructure as part of new development. “There are very limited youth groups, social groups that would keep young people off the streets.” “Most places to meet are commercial or licensed, they don’t suit everyone.” “We need indoor space that also has access to outdoor space, not just one or the other.” “Activities exist, but space availability is the limiting factor.” Key Initiatives 1A. Make community space a condition of all larger-scale developments Require new development of scale to incorporate dedicated community space as part of their proposals. This space should be designed to support a range of everyday uses and be accessible to the wider community rather than limited to residents or commercial users. Community space should: • Be shared, inclusive and low-cost or free to access • Include an outdoor element to support wellbeing and accessibility • Provide intergenerational space, including provision for different age groups of young people • Have enough provision to be in use by a number of groups and diverse activities simultaneously (refer also to 1H) Basis for planning amendment Consultation consistently identified a lack of accessible, free or low-cost community space as a key barrier to participation and social connection, with respondents highlighting over-reliance on commercial venues and poor provision for year-round use. There was particularly strong demand for flexible indoor space linked to outdoor areas, supporting a wide range of ages and activities, including youth provision and wellbeing-focused uses. Engagement with key community stakeholders through local workshops frequently raised the issue that shared and easily accessible community space was their largest barrier to prolonged and effective activity in the area. The imminent development for the site (see: 25/0742/PAN) presents a unique and timely opportunity, which would ensure the redevelopment of this site contributes holistically to the local neighbourhood. Key actions • Define thresholds for “development of scale” where community space will be required, with particular reference of imminent works at Paisley Grammar (see: 25/0742/PAN) and the demolition of tenement sites in Seedhill • Set minimum expectations for size, accessibility and flexibility of community space • Encourage early discussion between developers, the community council and the local authority • Ensure long-term management and access arrangements are clear and secured Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 23 • LDP21 policies for amendment: P1, P3, P5, P6, I1, I8 • SG for amendment: Creating Places; Green Network and Infrastructure; Open Space and Provision in New Developments Links to other initiatives • 1B, D, E, H, I • 3A • 4A 1B. Prioritise the reuse of the heritage- listed Paisley Grammar secondary school building as a part-community space Support the reuse of the heritage-listed former secondary school building as a part-community facility, potentially alongside other compatible uses, within any future development of the site (see: 25/0742/PAN). The building could provide indoor space to complement new or improved community provision elsewhere. Basis for planning amendment The future of the former Paisley Grammar School site was repeatedly identified as a major opportunity to deliver community benefit, with respondents expressing strong support for reuse that provides shared facilities alongside any redevelopment. Consultation responses emphasised the importance of making better use of existing buildings to strengthen community life, rather than relying solely on new or temporary provision. This building forms part of the site for imminent development (see: 25/0742/ PAN) and presents a unique and timely opportunity, for integrating this historic building into a more holistic and community-oriented use. Key actions • Safeguard the building for community or mixed community use • Explore flexible layouts that allow multiple activities to take place • Encourage partnership approaches to management and operation • Ensure heritage considerations support, rather than restrict, active use Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 3, 4, 20, 21, 23 37
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• LDP21 policies for amendment: P1, P6, ENV2, ENV3, ENV4 Links to other initiatives • 1A, E, H, I 1C. Prioritise housing to meet diverse local needs Apply planning conditions to ensure new housing development meets the diverse needs of the local community, including consideration of supported, sheltered or accessible housing, particularly for allowing aging residents currently living within the area to relocate within their existing neighbourhoods. Basis for planning amendment Survey responses highlighted concern that new development should meet local needs rather than add pressure to already limited facilities, with particular emphasis on housing suitable for older residents and those with reduced mobility. Respondents supported housing that allows people to remain within their existing neighbourhoods while maintaining access to services, social networks and community spaces. With imminent developments at the site of Paisley Grammar School, and the demolition-and-rebuilding of Williamsburgh Housing Association sites in Seedhill, this is a unique and timely opportunity to ensure that the housing provided reflects local needs first. Key actions • Encourage affordable and sheltered housing • Promote accessibility and adaptability in new homes • Ensure housing integrates well with surrounding community spaces • Avoid housing delivery that increases pressure on already limited local facilities Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 16, 14, 15, 18 • LDP21 policies for amendment: P3, P1, P2, I1 1D. Make integrated street and play infrastructure a condition in development of post-demolition sites Where demolished residential blocks are rebuilt (as is imminent in Seedhill), require development to actively contribute to improved street environments. This includes integrating traffic calming, greening and informal play into the design of streets and spaces around new housing. Measures may include: • Modal filters and reduced through- traffic • Planters and street greening • Space for informal street play • Improved lighting and overall pride of place Basis for planning amendment Consultation identified poor street quality, traffic dominance and a lack of safe space for children as key issues undermining everyday life and community confidence, particularly in areas affected by demolition and vacancy. Respondents supported redevelopment that actively improves streets through greening, traffic calming and informal play, rather than housing- led schemes that worsen safety or environmental conditions. Key actions • Embed street design requirements within redevelopment briefs • Coordinate housing delivery with movement and greening initiatives • Ensure ongoing maintenance responsibilities are clear • All to be delivered through co-design with residents and users Links to other initiatives: • 1A, F • 3A, E • 4A, B, D, F Extra Projects 1E. Explore interim or meanwhile community space at Lagoon Leisure Centre Explore whether elements of required community space could be provided on an interim or backup basis through the Lagoon Leisure Centre, particularly where permanent provision is delayed. Key actions • Identify suitable spaces within the leisure centre • Clarify availability, access and operating arrangements • Use meanwhile provision to test activities and demand • Ensure interim use does not replace long-term provision Links to other initiatives: • 1A, B, H, I 1F. Install planters and modal filters for street play throughout Seedhill Introduce planters and modal filters on residential streets in Seedhill to reduce traffic dominance and create safer, more sociable spaces for informal play and community interaction, particularly for those without gardens. Key actions • Identify suitable streets and pilot locations • Combine greening with traffic management measures • Involve residents in design and placement Links to other initiatives: • 1D • 3A, E • 4A, B, C, D, F 1G. Install a ‘Hawkhead Hut’ as a wellbeing and community facility, in tandem to Theme Two initiatives Explore the creation of a small community hut as part of wider recommended initiatives near Hawkhead Station, potentially located within or adjacent to garden space, to support wellbeing- focused and informal community uses such as a youth activity, sauna/community bathing, workshops or small gatherings. Key actions • Identify an appropriate location and scale • Explore lightweight or temporary structures • Clarify management and access arrangements • Ensure compatibility with surrounding uses Links to other initiatives: • 1H, I • 2A, B, D, E 38
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General Recommendations 1H. Preferred activities within community spaces Community spaces should support a wide range of activities, including: • Arts and crafts • Practical or “hard skills” workshops • Technical or digital activities • Wellbeing and wellness uses Beyond provision for general meeting space, this mix should be considered when designing, fitting out and managing spaces. Links to other initiatives: • 1A, B, E, G, I • 2A D, E 1I. Improve community communications Improve local communication channels to help residents understand what is happening in the area and how to get involved. This may include noticeboards, newsletters, digital platforms or other locally accessible formats. This initiative would cut across nearly all actions, not only in facilitating community interest and involvement, but also building community buy-in for initiatives and positive interactions with community engagement or consultation efforts. Links to other initiatives: • 1A, B, D, E, F, G, H • 2A, D, E • 3A, C, D, E, G, H • 4B, D, F, G 39
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4.5 Theme Two: Hawkhead As A Green & Community Hub This theme focuses on the opportunities presented by the vacant block sites adjacent to Hawkhead Station, in the creation of a multifunctional local hub, combining green space, community use and transport functions. It recognises the strategic role of the station area as both a gateway and an opportunity to bring together everyday movement, social activity, community space, outdoor activities, food growing and wellbeing in a single, accessible location. The theme brings together planning designations, community-led initiatives and supporting facilities to establish this area and Hawkhead Station as a key neighbourhood node: a place to pass through, spend time in, and connect with the wider area. Why? Survey responses and stakeholder engagement repeatedly highlighted the vacant land around Hawkhead Station as a rare and strategic opportunity to deliver multifunctional green, community and transport-related uses on publicly owned land. The project reflects strong community support for green-led regeneration at this location and aligns with NPF4’s place-based, 20-minute neighbourhood approach, suggesting a clear role for the next Renfrewshire LDP in safeguarding and directing development at key local nodes. “This area could be a real asset to the community, not just left vacant.” “It’s a key place to pass through, but there’s no reason to stop or spend time.” “Green space here would benefit people using the station and the neighbourhood.” Key Initiatives 2A. Designate the vacant blocks near Hawkhead Station as a protected green space for community use Formally designate the Hawkhead Station blocks as green space within planning policy, safeguarding them from inappropriate development and establishing their long-term role in supporting wellbeing, biodiversity and community use. Basis for planning amendment Respondents consistently identified the Hawkhead Station area as a key opportunity to deliver green, community- focused uses on long-vacant land, rather than intensive or single-use development. There was strong support for green space that contributes to wellbeing, biodiversity and everyday use, particularly where sites sit at the interface between neighbourhoods and transport infrastructure. With previous efforts for development at these sites being unfeasible due to inadequate servicing infrastructure, and with ownership by the local authority, these two blocks present a significant and rare opportunity for a large and transformative scale of placemaking in line with contemporary national planning policy. Key actions • Apply a formal green space designation to the station blocks • Clarify acceptable and unacceptable uses within this designation • Protect openness while allowing for compatible community activity • Ensure future proposals reinforce, rather than erode, green function Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 15, 22, 23, 25, 26 • LDP21 policies for amendment: C1, P5, P1, I1 Links to other initiatives • 1G, H, I • 2B, C, D, E • 3D, H 2B. Designate the Hawkhead Station blocks as a ‘network of centres’ node for 20-minute city focussed development Recognise the Hawkhead Station blocks as part of a local ‘network of centres’, to catalyse their holistic position within wider planning strategy and community development, reflecting their combined potential as a transport interchange, community destination and focal point for local activity. Basis for planning amendment Consultation responses framed the Hawkhead Station area primarily through its role as a movement and access hub, with support for development that strengthens its function as a local centre rather than treating it as an isolated site. Respondents were supportive of modest, mixed uses that combine transport, green space and community activity, provided scale and impact are carefully managed. Key actions • Identify the station area as a local node within strategy structure • Support small-scale, community- serving uses alongside green space • Ensure any built elements remain modest in scale and complementary to the setting • Strengthen the relationship between movement, social activity and landscape Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 13, 15, 18, 22 • LDP21 policies for amendment: I1, I8, P1, P5 Links to other initiatives • 2A, C, D, E • 4D, G 2C. Strengthen Hawkhead Station as a key transport node and park-and-ride location Increase the emphasis on Hawkhead Station as a transport node, including consideration of additional or improved parking to support park-and-ride, while managing impacts on the wider site for community use, and the surrounding streets and spaces. Basis for planning amendment Survey findings highlighted ongoing pressure on local streets from parking and limited public transport choice, alongside strong support for improved park-and-ride provision at Hawkhead Station. Respondents viewed improved station facilities as a way to relieve local congestion while improving access to wider destinations, particularly for older residents and those with limited mobility. Key actions • Review existing parking provision and demand • Explore opportunities for modest expansion or reconfiguration • Integrate parking with landscape and green space improvements 41
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• Ensure transport function supports, rather than dominates, the wider hub Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 13, 15, 18, 22 • LDP21 policies for amendment: I1, I8, P1 Links to other initiatives • 2A, B, E • 4D, I Extra Projects 2D. Create a community garden at the Hawkhead Station vacant blocks As part of this wider project, establish a community garden at Hawkhead Station, providing space for food growing, outdoor activity and informal gathering. This may include a small community hut to support gardening activity and provide flexible indoor or sheltered space, including for young people. Community gardens were favoured by the community significantly over private allotments. Key actions • Identify suitable areas for growing and shared use • Support community-led management and stewardship • Integrate garden layout with green space designation • Link garden activity to wider wellbeing and learning opportunities Links to other initiatives • 1G, H, I • 2A, B, E • 3B, D, H • 4G 2E. Install a small transport hub building and community café at the Hawkhead Station sites Explore the creation of a small-scale transport hub with seating and café provision at Hawkhead Station, as part of the recommendation to turn the adjacent vacant blocks into a community green space. This could support waiting, social interaction and generate income to help sustain the community garden and related activities. Key actions • Test demand for café and seating provision • Identify appropriate scale and location • Explore community-run or social enterprise models • Ensure uses remain complementary to green space and transport roles Links to other initiatives • 1G, H, I • 2A, B, C, D • 4D, G 42
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4.6 Theme Three: Improved Parks, Biodiversity & Natural Play This theme focuses on strengthening the role of parks, green spaces and natural areas across Paisley East and Whitehaugh, with an emphasis on biodiversity, diversity of use, everyday wellbeing and play. While the area benefits from a number of green assets, consultation highlighted uneven quality, limited diversity of use, and gaps in provision for older children, young people and those without access to private outdoor space. Planning-led protection and improvement of key green spaces is brought together with targeted initiatives to support natural play, local stewardship and better connections between parks, woodlands and surrounding neighbourhoods. Why? Consultation demonstrated strong demand for better quality, more diverse and better- connected green spaces, alongside concern about the loss, underinvestment or inaccessibility of existing parks and natural areas, particularly for children and young people. This project translates those priorities into a coordinated approach to protection, enhancement and developer contributions, consistent with NPF4’s focus on biodiversity, health and equitable access to green space, and highlighting areas where the Renfrewshire LDP would benefit from clearer safeguards and delivery mechanisms. “Bring back the equipment on McKerrell Street, it’s been left to rot.” “Wildflower and ‘wilder’ green spaces are what we’re missing.” “Parks are there, but the quality and maintenance put people off using them.” “There should be more natural play and outdoor activity for older children.” Key Initiatives 3A. Prioritise the reinstatement of McKerrell Street Playpark as a developer contribution project Position McKerrell Street Park as a focus for developer contributions associated with any demolition and rebuilding, or general development, of surrounding tenement blocks. Investment should support the park’s role as a crucial, shared neighbourhood space that caters for a wide range of ages and activities, within an area of multi deprivation. Basis for planning amendment The closure of McKerrell Street Playpark was repeatedly raised negatively by residents, and identified as an under- invested asset within an area of high need, with respondents highlighting limited play and leisure provision for children and young people. Consultation supported targeted reinvestment linked to surrounding development, particularly where this improves equity of access to high-quality green and play space. Young people also frequently stated that their parents would not allow them to play in Barshaw Park due to its distance from their home and lack of passive surveillance. Key actions • Identify McKerrell Street Park as a priority recipient of developer contributions • Set clear expectations for the type and quality of improvements required • Coordinate park upgrades with surrounding housing delivery • Ensure long-term maintenance arrangements are considered alongside capital works Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 23 • LDP21 policies for amendment: P1, P3, P6, I1, I8, ENV3, ENV4 • SG for amendment: Creating Places; Alterations and Extension to Existing Properties; Green Network and Infrastructure Links to other initiatives • 1A, I • 3D, G, I 3B. Designate and protect wildflower and biodiversity sites Designate and protect ‘in-between’ areas as wildflower and biodiversity areas, with particular reference to the borders and southern vacant spaces of the Seedhill playing fields and the vacant block by Garthland Lane. These areas should contribute to habitat creation, nature recovery and informal enjoyment. Basis for planning amendment There was strong and consistent demand for wildflower and biodiversity-rich spaces, with over half of respondents identifying this as a priority type of greenspace. Consultation responses emphasised that these areas should be intentionally managed and protected, rather than treated as leftover or neglected land. The site at Garthland Lane is identified in the LDP as a potential housing land supply site; this would require redesignation to protect it as open space. Key actions • Redesignate the site by Garthland Lane • Formalise a rich biodiversity-focused designations in planning policy, not just ‘no-mow’ fields • Encourage low-intervention management approaches • Support habitat connectivity between sites • Balance biodiversity enhancement with safe and appropriate public access Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 13, 14, 15, 23 • LDP21 policies for amendment: I1, I8, P1 Links to other initiatives • 3C, F, D, H, I • 4C, G 3C. Designate and protect woodland areas and provide managed community access Formalise the protection of identified woodland areas while supporting managed community access for walking, nature connection and informal recreation. Basis for planning amendment Woodland-edge spaces were widely valued for their natural character and wellbeing benefits, with respondents expressing strong resistance to built development or over-programming in these locations. Consultation supported light-touch improvements that enhance access and learning while retaining a calm, predominantly natural environment. The identified strip of woodland between the eastern boundary of Abbey Mill Business Centre and the White Cart Water is a unique site in its lack of development, 44
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split-ownership, limited opportunity of development due to its geometry, and positioning in connecting Seedhill Road access points to the White Cart Water pathway. Key actions • Safeguard woodland areas from inappropriate development • Identify and formalise access points and routes • Manage paths and edges to balance access with habitat protection • Encourage community involvement in stewardship where appropriate Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 20, 15, 14, 18, 23 • LDP21 policies for amendment: P6, P1, P3, ENV3, ENV4 Links to other initiatives • 1I • 3B, D, F, I • 4E Extra Projects 3D. Prioritise safe wild/natural play spaces for young people Introduce or enhance wild and natural play spaces that make use of landscape features, vegetation and topography. These spaces should feel informal, imaginative and integrated with their surroundings, while benefiting from good natural surveillance to allow play closer to family homes. Key actions • Identify suitable locations within or adjacent to existing green spaces • Use natural materials and landscape features • Ensure play spaces are visible and feel safe • Support a range of ages, including older children Links to other initiatives • 1I • 2A, D • 3A, D, F, G, H, I 3E. Install parklets for play in tenement areas Introduce small-scale parklets within streets and spaces serving tenement areas, providing opportunities for play, social interaction and greening where private outdoor space is limited. Key actions • Identify suitable streets or underused spaces • Integrate parklets with traffic calming and greening measures • Involve residents in design and stewardship Links to other initiatives • 1D, F, I • 4A, B 3F. Create a woodland walk between the Abbey Mill Business Centre area and the White Cart Water pathway Create a woodland walking route linking the White Cart Water pathway and Abbey Mill Business Centre, providing a new continuous, attractive and nature-based alternative connection. Key actions • Identify and protect the preferred alignment • Improve path surfaces and wayfinding • Integrate lighting only where appropriate and sensitive • Manage vegetation to maintain safety and accessibility • Explore potential to link to and integrate Anchor Bowling Club for access and continued eastward through-routes along White Cart Water Links to other initiatives • 3B • 4C, D, E, F General Recommendations 3G. Reinstate and improve McKerrell Street Playpark Reinstate the playpark on McKerrell Street and provide new and improved features for its safe use by the local community. 3H. Focussed improvement of assets within Barshaw Park Continue to invest in and improve existing assets within Barshaw Park, including features such as the bandstand, petting zoo and model railway, to ensure the park remains attractive, well-used and relevant to a wide range of users across future generations. 3I. General improvement and maintenance for parks and outdoor environment Work with the local authority to address ongoing issues across parks and green spaces, including: • Lighting • Dog fouling • Litter • Routine maintenance These improvements are essential to support confidence, safety and everyday use. 45
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[3B, D] Playing field sites [3B, D] Garthland Lane site [3B, C, F] White Cart Water woodland [3B, C] Barshaw Park woodland [3E] Seedhill tenement area [3A, G] McKerrell Street playpark 46
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4.7 Theme Four: Safer Streets, Improved Connection and an Integrated Active Network This theme focuses on improving movement, safety and connectivity across Paisley East and Whitehaugh. It responds to concerns around traffic dominance, safety, street quality and limited alternatives to car travel. The project brings together measures to reduce the negative impacts of traffic, improve the everyday experience of streets, and establish a coherent walking, cycling and public transport network that connects neighbourhoods, green spaces and key destinations. Initiatives in this theme recognise streets not only as routes for movement, but as important public spaces that contribute to wellbeing, social interaction and pride of place. Why? Traffic impacts, poor street quality and limited safe alternatives to car travel were among the most frequently raised issues through consultation, affecting everyday movement, safety and confidence across the area. This project responds by setting out a joined-up approach to street improvement, active travel and public transport connectivity, directly supporting NPF4’s sustainable transport priorities and providing a clear framework for the next Renfrewshire LDP to embed movement, safety and placemaking objectives more consistently. “I don’t feel safe at night, and there’s dog fouling, poor lighting, and lack of care.” “Too many cars using residential streets as shortcuts.” “Encouraging cycling and walking would mean less traffic and safer streets for kids.” “Public transport exists, but it doesn’t connect well to where people actually go.” Key Initiatives 4A. Make integrated traffic and street improvements a planning condition of major developments and the rebuilding of any demolished blocks Where large developments are planned and demolished residential blocks are rebuilt, require development to actively contribute to improved street environments. Proposals should integrate traffic management, greening and public realm improvements that support safer movement and everyday social use of streets. Measures may include: • Modal filters and reduced through- traffic • Planters and street greening • Space for informal play and social activity • Improved lighting and overall street quality Basis for planning amendment Traffic impacts, poor street quality and safety concerns were among the most frequently cited issues across the survey, particularly in relation to rat running, parking pressure and conditions after dark. Respondents supported development that actively contributes to safer, greener streets rather than exacerbating existing problems. Key actions • Embed street and movement requirements within redevelopment briefs • Coordinate housing delivery with wider movement and greening strategies • Use co-design to shape layout, materials and features • Clarify long-term maintenance responsibilities Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 13, 14, 15, 20 • LDP21 policies for amendment: I1, I8, P1, ENV3 Links to other initiatives • 1D, F • 3E • 4D 4B. Formalise and extend a School Street designation and scheme for Lacy Street With the joint-location of both Williamsburgh Primary School and St. John Ogilvie Primary School, improve and formalise a School Street scheme along Lacy Street to prioritise safety, reduce traffic impacts and improve the everyday experience of the street, particularly for children and families. Improvements may include: • Time-based traffic restrictions • Traffic-calming improvements • Enhanced lighting and visibility • Greening and public realm improvements • Co-designed features that build local ownership Basis for planning amendment Consultation highlighted safety concerns around schools and school travel times, with particular emphasis on traffic, parking and poor street conditions discouraging walking and everyday use. Respondents supported measures that prioritise children’s safety while also improving the wider quality and usability of the street environment. The close proximity of both primary schools in the area along Lacy Street, its key positioning as a route between Glasgow and Seedhill Roads, and the through-routes to local playing fields would make this a powerful single placemaking initiative for the area. Key actions • Formalise and extend the School Street designation • Coordinate traffic management with school and residents • Integrate public realm improvements alongside restrictions Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 13, 14, 23 • LDP21 policies for amendment: I1, I8, P1 Links to other initiatives • 1F, I • 3B, E • 4D 4C. Designate new core path pedestrian movement routes to be achieved through Abbey Mill Business Centre area Designate new core pathways through Abbey Mill Business Centre, with new openings and improved pathways for accessing and moving through the area, to improve permeability and establish new connections between East End Park and the White Cart Water. Basis for planning amendment Respondents consistently identified poor permeability and severance as barriers to walking, particularly between green 47
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spaces, neighbourhoods and public transport hubs. Consultation supported new and improved pedestrian routes where they provide clear everyday benefits and feel safe, legible and well overlooked. Blocks within and around Abbey Mill Business Centre are large and often have inconvenient or single points of access which disrupt practical and clear flow of pedestrian movement. This area is a key junction between Edge Hill Park, Seedhill Road, the White Cart Water and the public realm around Paisley Abbey, and improving its cross-connectivity would allow these areas to more effectively act as a network node. Key actions • Identify preferred routes and access points • Secure land or access agreements where required • Upgrade path surfaces, lighting and signage • Ensure routes feel safe, legible and overlooked Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 14, 13, 23, 20 • LDP21 policies for amendment: P1, I1, I8, P6 Links to other initiatives • 3C, F • 4D, E, F 4D. Redesignate and prioritise the integration of an area-wide walking and cycling network Deliver a coherent walking and cycling network across the area, linking neighbourhoods, schools, parks and transport nodes. The network should prioritise safety, directness and comfort for users of all ages and abilities. Key connections include: • Focussing East-West movement along Seedhill Road as a preferred corridor to Glasgow Road • Modal filters connecting south from Glasgow Road • Connections to NCN7 via Abbey Mill Business Centre and across the White Cart Water using new pathways • Links eastwards to Hawkhead Station and north to Barshaw Park, incorporating the recommended Hawkhead Station transport node improvement Basis for planning amendment Survey responses showed low confidence in cycling safety and dissatisfaction with fragmented routes, with many residents citing fast traffic and hostile corridors as reasons for not cycling at all. Respondents supported a coordinated network that prioritises continuity, safety and connection to key destinations rather than isolated improvements. The proximity of the NCN7, the opportunities presented by the public realm by Paisley Abbey and routes that could be formed to circumvent Abbey Hill Business Centre and Glasgow Road would allow the White Cart Water, Seedhill and Hawkhead Station corridor to be a practical and low-impact initiative. This would see Seedhill Road akin to Victoria Road in Glasgow’s southside taking the majority of cycling traffic, allowing Glasgow Road to remain a core route akin to Pollokshaws or Cathcart Road. Key actions • Safeguard alignments for future walking and cycling routes • Coordinate delivery across multiple projects and sites • Use a consistent design approach to improve legibility • Ensure new development contributes to network delivery Policy context: • NPF4 supporting policies: 13, 14, 15, 23 • LDP21 policies for amendment: I1, I8, P1, ENV3, ENV4 Links to other initiatives • 1D, F, I • 2B, C, E • 3E, F • 4A, B, C, E, F Extra Projects 4E. Create and maintain a woodland walk between the Abbey Mill Business Centre are and the White Cart Water pathway Support delivery of a woodland walking route between the White Cart Water and Abbey Mill Business Centre, providing a pleasant and direct connection which integrates with green space initiatives and the proposal for an improved walking and cycling network. Key actions • Coordinate route delivery with wider access improvements • Ensure consistent wayfinding and surfacing • Manage vegetation to maintain safety and comfort Links to other initiatives • 1I • 3B, C, F • 4C, D, H 4F. Build new openings and improved pathways from Glasgow Road, through Abbey Mill Business Centre and along the White Cart Water Create new openings and upgrade existing pathways to improve permeability and reduce severance, particularly in areas currently dominated by large blocks or inactive frontages. Key actions • Identify priority locations for new connections • Remove physical barriers where possible • Upgrade surfaces and lighting • Ensure routes are well overlooked and feel safe Links to other initiatives • 3F • 4C, D, E General Recommendations 4I. Engagement with transport providers and the local authority to provide wider coverage Use the findings of this Local Place Plan to engage with public transport providers and the local authority on improved services, reinstated or strengthened corridors, and better integration between transport modes. Key actions Links to other initiatives • 2B, C, E 48
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4.8 Weighting of Initiatives Initiative Community Aspirations Met Community Scoring Comparative Weighting No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Total Score (of 16) Priority (4 stars) Multiplier (Aspirations x Priority) Weighting Theme One: Improved Community Space & Local Life Planning Amendment Initiatives 1A Make community space a condition of all larger-scale developments ü ü ü 3 16 4 12 Medium 1B Prioritise the reuse of the heritage-listed Paisley Grammar secondary school building as a part- community space ü ü ü 3 16 4 12 Medium 1C Prioritise housing to meet diverse local needs ü ü 2 16 4 8 Lower 1D Make integrated street and play infrastructure a condition in development of post-demolition sites ü ü ü ü ü 5 15 4 20 Higher Extra Projects and General Recommendations 1E Explore interim or meanwhile community space at Lagoon Leisure Centre ü ü 2 10 3 6 Lower 1F Install planters and modal filters for street play throughout Seedhill ü ü ü ü 4 10 3 12 Medium 1G Install a ‘Hawkhead Hut’ as a wellbeing and community facility, in tandem to Theme Two initiatives ü ü ü ü 4 8 2 8 Lower 1H Preferred activities within community spaces ü ü ü 3 16 4 12 Medium 1I Improve community communications ü ü ü 3 15 4 12 Medium Theme Two: Hawkhead As A Green & Community Hub Planning Amendment Initiatives 2A Designate the vacant blocks near Hawkhead Station as a protected green space for community use ü ü ü ü ü ü 6 11 3 18 Higher 2B Designate the Hawkhead Station blocks as a ‘network of centres’ node for 20-minute city focussed development ü ü ü ü 4 8 2 8 Lower 2C Strengthen Hawkhead Station as a key transport node and park-and-ride location ü ü ü ü 4 16 4 16 Higher Extra Projects and General Recommendations 2D Create a community garden at the Hawkhead Station vacant blocks ü ü ü ü 4 8 2 8 Lower 2E Install a small transport hub building and community café at the Hawkhead Station sites ü ü ü 3 8 2 6 Lower The table below outlines all initiatives in the Place Plan and scores them against the general aspirations as a set of key criteria (i.e. 1 point per aspiration met). A total score is then provided. In the final drafting process of the Place Plan, Paisley East and Whitehaugh Community Council hosted an open session where members of the public who had provided their contact details as part of the online survey could attend to see the shortlist of initiatives proposed. Based on this process, the community council then scored each initiative out of 16, and subsequently used this score to rank these based on a priority of very low to high (i.e. 1- very low, to 4-high). For the purposes of this table, the general aspiration score is multiplied by the community council’s priority ranking. This provides an overview of weighting in projects which align to meet both community priority and have highest impact based on community aspiration. It is important to note that this is not a robust quantitative method, but rather a useful tool for illustrating potential project impact. The weighting should not be read as a hierarchy of overall priority. All projects in the Place Plan have been deemed necessary by the community council and have been based upon important community engagement feedback. Reading separately the community aspiration scores and community council prioritising will illustrate this. The weightings within this table will hopefully be useful, however, in streamlining actions and decision making when a holistic approach is needed and not all initiatives can be actioned at once or in the immediate term. 50
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Initiative Core Community Aspirations Met Community Scoring Final Weighting No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Total Score (of 16) Priority (4 stars) Multiplier (Aspirations x Priority) Weighting Theme Three: Improved Parks, Biodiversity & Natural Play Planning Amendment Initiatives 3A Prioritise the reinstatement of McKerrell Street Playpark as a developer contribution project ü ü ü ü 4 16 4 16 Higher 3B Designate and protect wildflower and biodiversity sites ü ü 2 13 4 8 Lower 3C Designate and protect woodland areas and provide managed community access ü ü ü ü ü 5 12 3 15 Medium Extra Projects and General Recommendations 3D Prioritise safe wild/natural play spaces for young people ü ü ü ü 4 13 4 16 Higher 3E Install parklets for play in tenement areas ü ü ü ü ü 5 10 3 15 Medium 3F Create a woodland walk between the Abbey Mill Business Centre area and the White Cart Water pathway ü ü ü ü 4 9 3 12 Medium 3G Reinstate and improve McKerrell Street Playpark ü ü ü ü 4 16 4 16 Higher 3H Focussed improvement of assets within Barshaw Park ü ü ü 3 15 4 12 Medium 3I General improvement and maintenance for parks and outdoor environment ü ü ü ü 4 15 4 16 Higher Theme Four: Safer Streets, Improved Connection and an Integrated Active Network Planning Amendment Initiatives 4A Make integrated traffic and street improvements a planning condition of major developments and the rebuilding of any demolished blocks ü ü ü 3 15 4 12 Medium 4B Formalise and extend a School Street designation and scheme for Lacy Street ü ü ü 3 15 4 12 Medium 4C Designate new core path pedestrian movement routes to be achieved through Abbey Mill Business Centre area ü ü ü 3 9 3 9 Lower 4D Redesignate and prioritise the integration of an area-wide walking and cycling network ü ü ü ü ü 5 11 3 15 Medium Extra Projects and General Recommendations 4E Create and maintain a woodland walk between the Abbey Mill Business Centre are and the White Cart Water pathway ü ü ü ü ü 5 8 2 10 Lower 4F Build new openings and improved pathways from Glasgow Road, through Abbey Mill Business Centre and along the White Cart Water ü ü ü ü ü 5 7 2 10 Lower 4G Engagement with transport providers and the local authority to provide wider coverage ü ü 2 16 4 8 Lower 51
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Appendix One: Online Survey Results Following are the results from completed submissions of the online survey. Demographics 1. Where in the project area do you live? This helps us to understand if any areas have any specific opportunities or challenges. 2. What is your age group? 3. What best describes your gender identity? 4. What best describes your ethnic background? 5. How long have you lived in the United Kingdom? 6. Do you have a disability or health condition that limits your ability to move around? General Thoughts 1. How do you rate the general atmosphere of the area (i.e. noise, visual appeal, litter, air quality, street condition etc.)? 2. How do you rate the safety of this area when it’s dark? 3. How do you rate the safety of this area during daylight hours? 4. How do you rate the safety of this area for children around school hours? Everyday Life 1. How do you rate the area for access to key services overall (i.e. doctor, fresh groceries, pharmacy)? 2. Are there any services from the below list that the area could have better access to? Other / open responses: » Safe outdoor space for children » Community hall 3 Stars Majority: 3 stars (57%) 1 2 3 4 5 4 Stars Majority: 4 stars (52%) 1 2 3 4 5 3.5 Stars Majority: 4 stars (51%) 1 2 3 4 5 4.2 Stars Majority: 5 stars (45%) 1 2 3 4 5 2.9 Stars Majority: 3 stars (45%) 1 2 3 4 5 Zone A 25% 38% 13% 11% 10% 1% 1% Zone C Zone D Zone B I live nearby, but not in the project area I don’t live nearby or in the project area Prefer not to say I was born in the United Kingdom 7% 87% 5% 0% Over 5 years 1 - 5 years Less than one year; Prefer not to say No 17% 77% 5% Yes Prefer not to say White Scottish / British 3% 93% 11% 1% 1% 0% Other white background Other Black, Caribbean or African Background Scottish / Mauritian Scottish / Native American White Polish; White Irish; Black Scottish / Black British; Arabic / Arabic Scottish / Arabic British; Middle Eastern / Middle Eastern Scottish / Middle Eastern British; Other Arabic or Middle Eastern background; Chinese / Chinese Scottish / Chinese British; Other East or South-East Asian background; Indian / Indian British / Indian Scottish; Pakistani / Pakistani British / Pakistani Scottish; Bangladeshi / Bangladeshi British / Bangladeshi Scottish; Other South Asian background; Prefer not to say Woman 23% 76% 1% 0% Man Prefer not to say Trans Woman, Trans Man, Non-Binary, Genderqueer/-fluid 56- 65 24% 25% 18% 15% 14% 3% 0% 46 - 55 36 - 45 26 - 35 Over 65 16 - 25 Under 16 Bank 39% 61% 23% 22% 21% 14% 13% Library and public technology facilities / working space Social welfare and support services Healthcare Groceries and fresh produce Post office Childcare 53
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» Play area/ recreational area for children and teenagers. Clubs for teenagers to keep them occupied » Spaces for community connection » Biodiversity Areas » Night Buses » Allotments in the waste ground of barshaw park nor to old hall road » Recreational opportunoties » Live Music/Entertainment/Arts » Better pavement surfaces. In poor state of repair and filthy in front of shops » A breakfast club for the schools as there is no provision in the area. There is one but it’s now at capacity and the school (Williamsburgh) doesn’t have the adequate staff to run it. » Community Centre not a community flat » Youth club, toddler/young kids clubs on afternoon. One at Sherwood church in morning but nothing of interest in afternoon or early evening » Nothing specific » Dedicated community owned and managed space » Youth work provision, community centre/space/hub » Social Housing , Buses after peak hours » Small shops, cafes 3. How do you rate the sense of community in the area? 4. How often do you get involved with / attend community events or initiatives? 5. Could anything be done to improve the sense of community, or encourage you to get involved more? » I attend the a local chiurch however most who attend live outwith this area » Getting together with other home owner in whitehaugh so then we gather ideas and project to improve area especially litter out side shops , but it generally nice than some area of paisley as a lot of the elderly love here and Is mostly less troublesome and quiet » Street partiy/street events for hildren and families » Limited by having young children at the moment so unable to attend many evente » A wider variety of events aligned to household budgets and age ranges » Actually letting people know what is on and where & when in enough time to get involved/attend. Remembering that not everyone is on-line to get information or following the pages that put up information. Kissing more with schools re events and local businesses to display posters/info/tell people about groups/events/clubs/activities » Perhaps some sort of club for pensioners » I am generally unaware of community events, so perhaps more publicity would help. » Stop parachuting others in to further gentrification » Don’t know about any events or initiatives » The area could be enhanced by improving green space for children as a priority over dogs ! Dog fouling , graffiti, litter street cleaning and anti social behaviour should be tackled and not ignored , community hubs for families to utilise » We are part of Kelburne CC. More events even community ones could be held there for a minimum cost. Council should utilise what’s already there rather drunk having to make brand new esp in these climates. Work in.partnership with the community, council. It isn’t all about you. How.kuxh money is raised for Renfrewshire council from the Halloween event, how many non residents go...do they add anything to the area eg buying, money, repeat visitor etc » Most activities I go to are based on what is in paisley town center » Not really » There are a lot of people hanging about outside a cafe on Glasgow road opposite Iceland and due to their tables it’s difficult to walk past easily. On Sundays their running club is noisy and disruptive to the peace of the area. There are people who smoke hash on whitehaugh Avenue regularly but nothing is ever done. Cars regularly scratched on that street too, community litter picking has been successful and would take part in this. So much dog mess on pavements is a real issue too. » Local notice board, community web page » Something needs to be done about the dog faeces everywhere. It’s on all the pavements and all the green areas it is disgusting » A Community Hub/Centre is needed. » More baby classes from the likes of early years Scotland or families first? Or even if a company could work with the school to run breakfast club. It’s a much needed service for Williamsburgh primary school. » i haven’t heard about many community events. » Not sure » Community drop in » More neighborhood watch schemes,grant funding options for groups, youth clubs for teenagers, cooking classes the basics and advanced. Location of groups in walking distance, more advertising of localbactivities » Activities and events that are more musical/Artisitc in nature in this area » More free activities for primary kids » I feel Paisley does not advertise their events enough. » Maintain the community centres and introduce allotments » Not sure if it would make any difference as events are organised by the local WHA Housing Assoc and people say they will attend but don’t show up. » I’ve not seen anything for people who work during the day. Also I struggle quite a bit with anxiety so worry about joining in something others have already been attending. » Community activities for older / vulnerable groups, » We don’t have a formal community hub in the eastend of Paisley. There’s lots going on at barshaw park and plans for the future involving the park which is great but less for the winter months and indoor activities. No real third spaces that are free. » Get bikes off pavements, clear drains, stop illegal parking, stop houses being used for businesses, stop rat runs. As churches disappear the community fractures. » Need to have communications on 3.1 Stars Majority: 3 stars (44%) 1 2 3 4 5 I rarely or never get involved with / attend community events or initiatives 14% 40% 13% 13% 12% Every other month Monthly Weekly Once a year 54
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printed form » Toilet facilities at the Barshaw Walled garden » There is no local information given out, I never know what is happening in my local area, I do not use social media so a local newsletter you subscribe to would be good.... providing you know to subscribe. » Improved use of empty space for community use Leisure and Greenspace 1. How do you rate the area for its greenspace in general? 2. How do you rate the area for its diversity of greenspace (i.e. not just lawns but places to walk the dog, be among gardens, meet friends, play sport etc.)? 3. Are there any types of outdoor area / greenspace that you’d like to have more access to? Other / open responses: » Trim trail/cycle path for children » space at garthland lane currently used as a carpark could be allotments. similarly the area at Howard Strret wher the flats are being demolished and ear,arked as community grrenspace could be allotments. » Tennis courts » Better parks and place spaces for kids » Children’s playground » Sessions to show residents how to manage small spaces and how to help wildlife. It’s alright having Barshaw Park and Thier allotments but they aren’t friendly. Been a few times with my two. kids 4 and younger and they wont try and engage. Have workshops for people to attend, as a poor deprived area would be good eh cooking classes, different types of meat, eating green, growing your own green... council could adapt their old ways of thinking and renovate themselves » Free to use football/sports pitches » Woodland » Table tennis, Padel » Green Walking Spaces - more choice » How to say ‘this is what the community council want’ without being explicit » We already have a community garden in Barshaw which I’m in the committee 4. How do you rate this area for its access to affordable or free leisure activities? 5. Which of the following activities do you currently have access to and make use of? 6. Which of the following activities do you currently not have access to, but would like to participate in? 7. Are there any leisure activities we missed that you’d like to have closer to hand? » All those can be accessed around paisley » Something for all ages » Some of the classes are during the day for.peole.not employed. Which is good but see me, I work but I can’t afford to live and yet I’m punished for working with nothing during night/weekends or restricted to people on unemployment support. They wonder why their is a division of people and people. pointong. do better for everyone not just unemployed » Outside areas for kids, skate park » Local fitness facilities that are accessible. Lagoon has a gym up the stairs, pool is cold, dirty and outdated » As a non-driver, a local cinema would be ideal. 3.5 Stars Majority: 3 stars (43%) 1 2 3 4 5 2.8 Stars Majority: 3 stars (36%) 1 2 3 4 5 3.3 Stars Majority: 3 stars (37%) 1 2 3 4 5 Wildflower / ‘wild’ biodiversity areas 46% 54% 36% 33% 27% 25% Community gardens Allotments Picnic lawns Formal gardens (i.e. rose gardens, aromatic gardens) Off-leash dog areas Indoor solo sport / fitness (i.e. gym, swimming) 29% 43% 25% 18% 12% 10% 3% 2% 2% Outdoor solo sport / fitness (i.e. running) Wellbeing and wellness (i.e. sauna, yoga) Outdoors skills development and social groups (i.e. gardening, nature walking) Outdoor team sport (i.e. football, bowls) Arts & crafts clubs / social groups Hard skills development and social groups (i.e. woodworking) Indoor team sport (i.e. squash) Soft skills development and social groups (i.e. reading club, technology skills) Arts & crafts clubs / social groups 39% 42% 37% 37% 30% 10% 9% 4% 6% Hard skills development and social groups (i.e. woodworking) Wellbeing and wellness (i.e. sauna, yoga) Soft skills development and social groups (i.e. reading club, technology skills) Outdoors skills development and social groups (i.e. gardening, nature walking) Indoor team sport (i.e. squash) Indoor solo sport / fitness (i.e. gym, swimming) Outdoor team sport (i.e. football, bowls) Outdoor solo sport / fitness (i.e. running) 55
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» Cycle / skate parks for kids » They should reinstate the sauna/spa membership at Lagoon » Unsure » Tennis courts instead of basketball courts ball at barshaw » A place to skateboard would be nice. Like the waste ground in the middle of the old model rail track in Barshaw Park » Stuff for young kids » Sewing Group as the Rig Arts one stopped but I know of another group called the Preshal.Tryst on Causeyside St but it’s that bit further away and not as close like before » No » Yoga and Pilates classes. Carers support groups and more support for people with dementia » a community hub (see relevant answers) » Lindy-hop dancing, tea dancing 8. How do you rate this area in terms of its local leisure space and opportunities for teenagers? 9. How do you rate this area in terms of its local leisure space and opportunities for young children? 10. Do you have any other thoughts about leisure space and opportunities for young people? » I don’t have teen-agers, so not sure what’s available for them. My toddler loves all the local parks we have access to » Complete lack of youth provision/youth work/youth clubs/outreach. No free/ affordable sports or fitness groups. No easy access to support for social skills, skills development. No youth spaces/ community hub. Lack of interest from youth services teams » Area needs a youth club » needs to be more connection with the communty groups, greenspaces, schools and outdoor learning for young people. Education around the value/spirit of community » We have barshaw Park and are lucky to have it » Indoor skatepark, limited options for activity in bad weather » Yea, mentioned above. Nothing afternoon or night. Honestly 2026 and it’s worse than when I was a teenage in the 90s. We had lots of things to choose from and could easily get rh bus home too. Not now with McGill’s deciding whether to show up or not » Aside barshaw and east end parks there is nothing for young children » Bring back the equipment on mckerral street » There are very limited youth groups, social groups that would keep young people off the streets. Especially during the holidays most summer camps are at a very high price » Football pitches shouldn’t be locked away » The place is covered in dog feaces its disgusting There is no community centre or groups » Definitely could maybe do more activities for the 5-10 category. There is clubs on but with the cost of living now it’s so hard to afford to give children the opportunity now. » There’s is absolutely no opportunities for teenagers in Seedhill. No clubs, safe places to gather » Should have more activities for teens in Seedhill with more visible community policing » A skate park in the waste ground in the middle of the old model rail track in Barshaw park would be excellent for the youth. Skateboarding thought me lots of things, most of which was a sense of community and belonging. A well maintained and gated park would be an asset to the community. » More free things for the kids » Maintain and improve the football pitches, play parks and sport centres » Maybe advertise what is available in the area more and highlight what is free or affordable to attend as from what I see the local youngsters run amok in the Town Centre at the weekends damaging property » They don’t seem that inclined to use it, they’d rather use our carpark! » Use existing building, studios to host regular events » again there is a need for third spaces especially for interfenerational activities. There’s no youth clubs or equivalent for teenagers. Moving Around and Connectivity 1. How do you rate this area’s safety when moving around as a pedestrian? 2. How do you rate this area’s safety when moving around with a bicycle? 3. How do you rate this area’s safety when moving around in a vehicle? 4. How do you rate this area for the ease in getting where you need to go, when using public transport? If you never use public transport, please skip this question. 5. Are there any areas that could be better connected by public transport? » No bike lane here » Renfrew, Braehead, Linwood. » A more regular/reliable train would be nice, but unlikely » It’s the availability for the buses after peak hours » We need public transport back in whiehaugh » East end to Paisley retail parks » A station on the main glasgow line to serve whitehaugh / gallowhill would be well used » Bus service is practically non existent » Whitehaugh area, Arkleston Road, Hawkhead Road » They have removed the public transport access in Whitehaugh. Older people struggling to get to the RAH, hard for me to get my two kids down to the main road cause at 2 they are goosed bu the walk or do I just use a buggy and keep them from exercising. Public transport if a laugh, sadly » Whitehaugh, the bus service was stopped a few years ago » Better parking facilities are Hawkhead station if using park and ride. Due to building development this has reduced capacity of on street parking and not very accessible for those who can’t walk to the station. » The buses have reduced their routes and regularity. Now have to get two buses when used to only need to get one. » Bus service is very poor » A direct bus route to the nearest 2.3 Stars Majority: 2 stars (37%) 1 2 3 4 5 3.1 Stars Majority: 3 stars (39%) 1 2 3 4 5 3.8 Stars Majority: 5 stars (38%) 1 2 3 4 5 2.5 Stars Majority: 2 stars (35%) 1 2 3 4 5 3.4 Stars Majority: 3 stars (41%) 1 2 3 4 5 2.8 Stars Majority: 3 stars (45%) 1 2 3 4 5 56
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shopping mall. » Connectivity drops substantially after 7pm » Reinstatement if the bus service to Glasgow west end » Whitehaugh estate » The airport. » More frequent buses to Glasgow and internal Paisley , to RAH,QEUH etc..All areas » No bus service running through whitehaugh since the McGills Number 20 taken out of service » Not sure but a better night service could be better as I have had to wait quite a time as the buses don’t keep to the timetable or else just disappear and are not reliable » Kilnside road. » Number 17 bus to return to its orginal route through Glasgow West End » Seedhill Road only has 1 bus per hour, it would be better for residents and the 3 schools in the area if this was increased to 2 buses per hour at least during day- time hours. Note that I can’t walk to and from Glasgow Road to get alternative buses as I am 84 years old and have impaired walking. 6. How do you rate this area for the ease in getting where you need to go, when using a bicycle? If you never use a bicycle, please skip this question. 7. Are there any areas that could be better connected by bicycle, or any cycling routes that could be improved? » Small roads so busy with cars and bikes » Cycle paths alongside Glasgow, arkelestone and hawkhead roads » So many cars vans ect use whitehaugh as shortcut between Glasgow Rd and arkleston Road » Is this a cue that an avtive travel route is planned?more money for sustrans ? » East End to Braehead - roads are dangerours for cyclist » Very dangerous when cycling aggressive drivers and few bike lanes » No clear bike route » Arkleston Hill is a nightmare for bikes. I feel scared for them with some fonthr drivers. Also, there is no path. Someone is going to killed. That needs linking up, it’s honestly dreadful that this ain’t safe for anyone. Compulsory buy the land and make it safe » Dedicated bike lanes only way that make it feel safe but even with the few here, they don’t feel safe for cyclists » Along the main road ( Glashow Rd) » More cycling lanes » Roads not safe for cycle users » The junction of Glasgow Riad and Hawkhead Road is a death trap. Partial rephrasing of the lights has helped on Hawkhead/ Arkleston, but the Glasgow road section is still dangerous for all traffic. » The sustrans 77 route is the only cycle road in Paisley. » not a cyclist but main road very busy and people sometimes cycle on pavement which is not ideal » Cycling lanes consistently available, not just for short stretches » I dont use a bicycle because there are no cycle paths » more designated cycle lanes » The rough state of the roads and fast car drivers make it unsafe for me to use my bicycle on the local roads Big Ideas 1. What do you think is the best thing about living in this area? » I do not live in the area , only work here » Barshaw Park and gold course for green space » Clean streets in general, safe and quite place » Barshaw park and shops, bars on Glasgow road b it could be much better. » Access to local parks, coffee shops on Glasgow road, train station nearby » Affordability of housing generally and within distance of the town » Travel Options, proximity to town centre, availability for grocery shopping, Barshaw park, people » Reasonably quiet » Access to transport links » I can walk to many places that I need to visit » Historic buildings » Access to shops, doctor, vet etc » Handy for schools, shops and communting » It’s very nice and friendly community » Access to motorway and trains to Glasgow » Handy for everything » Good range of businesses on Glasgow Rd / barshaw park / easy reach of town centre » Well located, outdoor space at barshaw and Jennyswell, » Good shops for food and drink » The people and having lots of things close by » Proximity to major facilities and also M8. Can also access surrounding countryside fairly esaily. » Close proximity to school , public transport , motorway , park , church » Being near but not to near the centre. Same again for Barshaw Park although the junkies that hand out the kids play park during the day don’t make it safe » Near park, quiet » Local shops which you can walk to and good transport links. » Proximity to town » Close to transport links » Close to my family » Shops, parks, train station » Not sure think a lot of improvements are needed » the public transport to glasgow city. The food shops everywhere. Convienince. Takes 15 mins to drive anywhere you want. The best thing about the area is how easy it is to get out of it if that makes sense. » Not sure » Access to shops, restaurants and park » Access to the park, a supermarket, chemist and lovely cafes. It’s also very handy for public transport. » Supermarkets, access to GP Surgery, Restaurants, Pharmacies and Post Office. » It’s a quiet community. » Close to shops and town centre » There are a lot of cafes and restaurants within the area which is positive to see thriving. » Access to shops and restaurants. Links to M8 and close to Glasgow airport » It’s really handy for transport, shops, cafes, the park. » Barshaw park » Close to park and good connection to Paisley & Glasgow » Quiet good access to public transport links » rigarts class. » Beautiful buildings » It’s proximity to the town centre and transport links to Glasgow » Access to Barkshaw park and gardens. Very convenient rail links to Glasgow. Easy to get to town centre. » Closeness to town centre » Affordable housing 2.7 Stars Majority: 1 stars (33%) 1 2 3 4 5 57
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» Location to all modes of transport I work in London two days a fortnight and have option of air or train travel or even driving. A great abundance of food places, however would like less fast food and more speciality foods. Local chemist etc » It is reasonably quiet when away from the Glasgow Road area. » Very central » Close to family » Good rail connection at Hawkhead; walking distance to town centre » Good sense of community » We live in a relatively quite street, with good access to public transport if needed. » Nice area, close to Glasgow road, Barshaw park, town centre » Great public transport links. Green spaces and fab neighbours » It’s close to the Town Centre » It’s near the town. » Close to lots of services. » It is handy for town and for transport links to Glasgow. Airport also close. » Being next to the water at the Hammils » Quiet but accessible for transportation and various shops/cafee » Close to town centre, good access to supermarkets and local cafes. Walking distance to barshaw park » Ease of commute to work, variety of local shops, restaurants and amenities » Close to town centre, Access to public transport and amenities such as shops and sport centre, dentist and doctor, lovely park, schools, » Affordable housing » Close to amenities. » Barshaw Park » Barshaw park » people generally look out for each other » There is a faint feeling of community, this was so strong when I moved here 30 years ago but with the local community hall being turned into flats there is no heart here anymore. » Near to airport, Braehead, countryside, etc. Central to all these things. » Busy with lots of people from all backgrounds » Transport links to Glasgow and Paisley town centre, school and park » Ease of living, community 2. What do you think is the biggest challenge for this area and its future? » Parking is a major issue and the town centre is dying » Litter in park bring ,back tennis » Losing Grammar school and impact on shops » Increased traffic when high school moves away » The lack of accommodation for singletons( eg University Students) and less well off citizens » LackOf community facilities and resulting lack of community spirit/ involvment. Lack of investment in recreational areas - eg meckerral st park. Lack of youth provision or support for older adults to meet/socialise. » Unauthorised traffic and parking » Impact of Paisley Grammar move » Litter! » Lack of genuinely affordable housing,poverty,ill health,lack of amenity housing,gentrification » Waste sites e.g. near Tesco » Increasing volume of traffic. People’s pride in area. Litter and dog waste. » The people that live in it that don’t care about their area. Leaving dogs poop on the pavements, damaging cars. Generally bad feeling about the area » Most residents in whitehaugh can’t get out as there is no public transport now » Bringing community groups toegther to work as one. » Maintaingblocal services » Too much traffic due to multiple nearby housing estates within shorts drives, » Shopping for basics like clothes and shoes is non existent and entertainment is limited toboubs » Can be unpleasant at night » Traffic control » Lack of street cleaning , dog fouling , graffiti, anti social behaviour , building left vacant and rundown , Williamsburgh primary requires investment due to the age of school and neglect of facade » Having independent shops that’s are useful and not vapes or fast food. Community feeling to be restored » Safety, parking and events in Barshaw park including cleansing and parking control » Traffic is increasingly, resulting in lack of parking. The community is getting older, and lack of things for young people to and join in. » » Too many HGVs. Not enough railway crossing points » Been left to rot. » Not feeling safe at night, dog fouling and lack of community feel. » Parking is becoming a huge issue, drivers speeding on roads is problem. Cafes that encroach onto pavements and encourage ques make it hard to walk down street, their bins overflow then children set them on fire, I think they should have to do more to prevent this. The council grants licenses for cafes but does not enforce their own planning regulations with them so we have to endure smells and noise. » Antisocial behaviour » All the different cultures in one area and they don’t appear to want to integrate into our community and the people in it » The lack of parking on the residential streets. I love where I live but i will have to move if any more people get cars. I finish work at 3/4am and having to park mutiple streets away in the dark is not safe at all. The streets are becoming less safe. We have had the police round at my flat which is a nice area because a homeless man was coming in the closes. Which most of the buzzer systems don’t work because it is too expensive to get them retired in tenement buildings. I have walked past harvies pub at 6am to get the bus and seen people drinking the leftovers from their bins. It never used to be like this. It’s scaring people out of the area. I know paisley is bad but we can’t afford to keep ourselves safe anymore » Poverty and deprivation » Parking around restaurants is not sufficient and frustrating for local reduced » Increase in traffic due to the new housing estates being built. » Anti-social Behaviour, Littering & Dog Fouling » Whitehaugh in particular could be a little more child friendly by utilizing community halls for children’s activities and learning. » Rats, safety when out in the streets especially for children » The amount of vape shops popping up. There is absolutely no need. Also the amount of dog foiling in the area is atrocious. It does not feel safe at night, even on the main roads of Hawkhead and Glasgow Rd. » Lack of facilities for teenagers and children leading to a lot of anti social behaviour in the community » With all the new houses built at hawkhead, arkleston road is so busy and the icrease in traffic makes me concerned for children crossing roads etc. » The poor quality of its roads and particularly its pavements.And also the 58
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lack of lighting in the park. » The volume of cars means in street parking that limits access and increases personal & accident risk. Also, dog dirt on the pavements is a major issue as is the lack of bins in barshaw park » Demolition over recycling of homes » getting more people involved. » A lot of the local shops are going to suffer when the secondary school moves. Having said that, the litter problem will almost vanish overnight. » The prevalence of drugs, obvious dealing/delivery, poorly maintained buildings in the town centre, too many takeaways and vape stores too near schools ( msny of which have thectackiest of signage) » Street cleanliness, the closure of the Grammar School, diversity of shops » Sections of Glasgow Road look very run down and could put people off moving/staying here. For example the building that has units underneath such as Maremonte italian is in very poor condition. Seedhill is also incredibly run down and dirty with the most dog dirt I have ever seen in one area in my life, it puts me off living in Paisley and I’d consider moving back to Glasgow. Youths and school children litter at lunch time and leave the place in such a mess. » Affordable housing, Anti Social behaviour and drug users. » Community feel » Housing growth hawkhead road has gotten too busy with traffic in last decade feel like we live next to a motorway. Local services tip, doctors and dentists. No new primary schools for all new housing x limited teenage clubs encourages bad behaviors. Lack of policing high crime and high drugs activity in area we have an addiction Centre on Glasgow road st my chemist you wud up with addicts who are getting methofone this is very intimidating. » Engaging activities for the youths of the area that bring engagement and a sense of community » Filling empty shops » misuse of investment » Better pedestrian and cycle links; sustainability of shops etc when Paisley Grammar relocates » Clamping down on the amount of dogs dirt that the streets are covered in! » The road infastructure namely the Hawkhead Rdit cant take the number of cars » The volume of traffic coming off Hawkhead Road and using the side streets as a rat run. » Lack of parking combined with no whitehaugh bus service - if you don’t want folk to have a car then public transport needs to be e better » Keeping local community and sports centres open for both young and old » The increase in population size with the redevelopment of Paisley Grammar School and Sherwood Greenlaw Church with the likely increase of noise , traffic littering and dog fouling added to what is already a problem if the Council don’t address these issues » New houses. » Getting youths to respect & take care of it. » Adapting when the Grammar school closes and becomes housing. » Marcus Dean and his bulldozing of our garden » Further development taking place increasing residents, not a negative challenge but impact on roads etc in the interim » Maintaining community engagement for vulnerable people » Redevelop the high street » Probably the relocation of Paisley Grammar School and the redevelopement of Howard Street etc in physical terms - in social terms it’s poverty as this is a very socioeconomically mixed area with some streets in the area scoring high on the SIMD. I also worry about the potential development of short term lets in the area and unaffordable rents. » The school moving, lose of revenue for all the businesses at lunch etc » Used as a through route to/from town centre with little regard to those living in the area. » It’s sense of community » People’s behaviour in.public..it’s just not ok to swear in cafes, supermarkets, restaurants etc, spit, leave bags of dogs dirt lying/ hanging. The standard of public conduct has dropped significantly and that needs addressed in.schools and clubs. » Too many Vape shops » providing good housing and job opportunities » Supporting the private residents so that they feel its worth living here still » Looking after it’s elderly population and keeping business running in Paisley » Cars driving too fast on Seedhill Road » Unsafe roads/traffic volume » More homes without infrastructure to support them 3. What do you think is the biggest opportunity for this area and its future? » The area surrounding the abbey is beautiful and should attract more tourists » The community garden and getting the building at the back of Walled garden fixed to bring a gardening hub for schools and collegesc » Improving the park and public golf course » Paisley alive festival » With the improvements in the High Street ie the Museum and regeneration taking place and more diversity it can open up more opportunities for local people to gain better employment and skills » Up coming redevelopment, school moving and redevelopment of the land. » Better care taken of gardens » Propwrty developers and landlords finding plenty » Investment in the housing and encouraging families to move here. » Somewhere for all ages to meet » Brining groups together to develop the area - stength in numbers. » Good location » Traffic, on street parking, some anti social behaviour, littering, especially dog fouling » Good links to Glasgow by bus and train if you know where train station is » An opportunity could be opening up more places for people aged 18-24 particularly music related » Community events that all ages can take part in particularly involving Barshaw Park. » Investment in utilising old grammar school into new house and hopeful not left vacant like many other buildings in the area » Independent shops, learning areas, wellbeing (die tot park the council could offer much more there at a minimum cost eg outside fitness, use the council staff from leisure sector. 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the citizens and work for us. Sometimes I think they work for themselves and it’s not.ounkic money that keeps them in jobs, services etc » PausleycAlive if policed properly » With the grammar school moving, the impact of what goes on to the land will impact in many aspects. » More amenities. More spending in the area » The whitehaugh barracks being developed is brilliant however concerns over parking for visitors on a heavily residential area » Better housing, and bus service » The buildings are touristy. If it wasn’t soo run down then it would genuinely be a tourist hot spot even along into the east end and whitehaugh. » Investment » More restaurants, cafes and small businesses » Barshaw park is an amazing place to visit and should be invested in as it could be used for more events which would bring money to invest in it. » Increase in new build housing » As stated above utilize more spaces for the children in the area with free events to teach them life skills etc.. or working in partnership with the likes of early years Scotland, families first etc.. » Community centre of some type and planned activities for children and teenagers » this is such a great area and i’m excited for more businesses to move into the area. i think barshaw park is brilliant and could be even more of a community hub. » Light up the park » getting rid of anti social behaviour. » The biggest opportunity is to crest more affluence for more people by creating well paid employment » I think the area will become more desirable as Glasgow grows and becomes more and more expensive. There are also lots of cultural opportunities that I would like to see expanded into this area as well, building on the work of Renfrewshire Council in the town centre. » It’s a beautiful place with lots of charm and history and I believe it could become a desirable place to live by many more people if it was cleaner and there were more nice places to eat and drink and less rundown buildings » Creating a community. » Creating community spaces » Repairvits foitpaths and potholes. Do traffic modeling and introduce more street calming for traffic management more parking fir Barshaw park. Bring iIn schools investment and local allotment in dead space areas. Build social housing that promotes communities by the design of the plans. » there are at least two areas of wasted space in Barshaw park right now. One in the middle of the model rail way and the old zoo area. A skate park in the model rail way area and a band stand for small local bands/music festival would be two great uses for the land/area. » Listening to residents » Location; assess inc Barrshaw Park etc; links » Good sense of community more events to bring everyone together » Making more use of abarshaw park for family events » Better use of waste ground, usage of old Paisley grammar site lot just for expensive flats? » Same as above » That the area prospers more and is better maintained in terms of pavement conditions and Street cleaning services » There’s potential for a community to grow if people felt able to safely get to know their neighbours & do things as a community. » To upgrade and attract more quality shops and specialists- eg bakery » If the council would listen to the public. That would be nice. » Hopeful for development of bandstand area to encourage events in the area » Using unused or run down spaces for community gardens and recreational facilities » The redevelopment of the Paisley Grammar School site could be really positive long term. » Increasing more home ownership that will deliver more disposable interest to support and let local business grow. » Using empty spaces to create community spaces for skills development and leisure. » Barshaw park and garden » The chance to have some great nature spaces within a town setting » Development of existing outdoor spaces » Community spaces 4. If you could make one change tomorrow to this area, what would it be? » stop people parking on double yellow around the lagoon » Make the shops clean there outside because sometimes full of litter and at the bottom of whitehaugh » Fix the golf course pavilion. Start charging modest green fees and reinvest in golf course. » Smoother pavements along seedhill road » Better social cohesion in the neighbourhood with community engagement » Community facility/centre/hub, youth work and community staff » Stop traffic using area as a short cut and remove speed bumps » Less litter » Extend & improve Williamsburgh’s playground. » Stop the parachuting in of agencies with agendas that differ from grassroots wants and needs » More small shops - greengrocers, convenience stores etc » I’d improve the frontage of the shops on Glasgow Road. Tidy up the litter and frontage of commercial properties. Eg sweep and keep clean are in front of their premises, make them look more attractive and have some pride. Their appearance. Too many bins making pavement area cluttered and poor accessibility for prams, wheelchairs etc. » I really don’t know » Get public transport back in the area » More green space walking areas, there are far too many cars on the road, and the pavements are full of dog shit. » Clean up dog poo and reduce traffic » Light up walking paths in barshaw for darker nights and install proper, well maintained toilets, like rouken glen » Keep the cinema » More venues for music » Less HGVs travelling on residentails roads. » Pavement and streets cleaned , more community activities for all ages » Create workshops using council workers to educate all eg cooking classes (could use high schools after hours) yeah using another public resource. Use the very expensive library...keep the council offices open to use. Why can’t we use these buildings at night when it still costs us. Think outside he box about meeting needs, using facilities and getting the best for the residents » Better lighting on Oldhall Rd including cameras and more dog bins » Pavements very uneven and too much dog poo, be good to see cleaner streets and so more vulnerable people can get out and about 60
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» Make it more picturesque, nice shop signs, lighting etc. Better shops nearby, a speciality shop/deli would be good and I think would suit the people that live in the area » Amend the Penilee Road bridge to allow more traffic » Rid streets of dogmess » Cleaner streets » Clean up the dog mess! » Council being more productive with antisocial tennants » Clean uo the streets from dog feaces » Parking meters all the way to barshaw park so residents can have permits. There is a guy on the main road with at least 10 cars i’m not joking » More litter bins and bins to be emptied » Better parking » Re-introduction of 24/7 Wardens, in particular, to monitor irresponsible dog owners. » Breakfast club within Williamsburgh Primary. It’s a service families are screaming out for in the area as there is no provision now in the area for it and parents are needing it desperately to go to work on time etc... it’s staffing that’s required to run it. » Community centre » Improve street lighting, have a greater police presence to deal with any social behaviour » more bins for dog mess » Light up the park » Get rid of the rats » more art classes. » Clean up the shop frontages on the South side of Glashow Road, improving pavement surfaces and creating better lighting. Removing stores which are reliant on vapes » Less litter and dog fouling. » Much stricter rules on dog dirt and littering so the place feels cleaner and more cared for by community members. » People living in poverty or working poverty. » Less industrial zones » Traffic modeling it’s horrendous » Use the two pieces of waste land in Barshaw park for a skatepark and a band stand. » Put new street lights up. The ones that are up do not give enough light at night » preserving our local heritage » Greater pride and a cleaner more greener place » More for the kids » Stopping the traffic from using Newtyle, Gartmore and Lanfine Roads as a rat run.The volume of traffic on these roads is atrocious and a lot of people are rude and impatient when doing so. » Bus service for whitehaugh » Invest in the area.. » It becomes a better more caring Neighbourhood and less rubbish dropped on the streets » More clubs.More shops. » I’d have actual security cameras installed that are monitored! » Improved biodiversity » Make the pavements even, fill the potholes » Regain our patio and garden space that was bulldozer by Marcus Dean in 2021 » To make my yoga studio free for all and to use this space to support carers » Bring leading brands/shops back to paisley shopping centre on high street » i’d have a community hub like the Tannahill Centre to help build community and a sense of belonging. Years ago when i was a child we had the eastend neighbourhood centre » Simple one, I’d trim the over hanging tree/bush at the top of Dunn Street » Stop school drop off traffic. » Have the development plan for the walled garden in Barshaw Park funded and completed » Better facilities for volunteers at the park. Washing and toilets, » Sorting out the road parking issue at the east end of Seedhill Road, its congested and unsafe for residents » Transform the waste ground next to Hawkhead Station into parking space for the station. This is desperately needed to relieve congenstion on Seedhill Road and to promote use of the rail link into Glasgow. » To make the road that I live on safer for people as it is heavily trafficked. I would also like to be able to park outside or near to my house. Unfortunately I can’t do that as the temporary MP Group compound and train commuters park there instead. » Speed bumps and better parling » Speed bumps on Seedhill Road » Mp not parking in front of my home, hard to keep my child safe when we park far from home Digging Deeper 1. Refer to Location 1 on the map; this location is East End Park, bound by Seedhill Road and Cochran Street. Do you have any ideas about how this location could be better used or improved? Or do you have thoughts on any barriers to its use? » Bit of tax. Better landscaping, lighting, improved kids park, low fencing along roadside. » It is occasionally used for fairground rides but this can cause antisocial behaviour in the surrounding area. The cordoned off dog walking area is popular. Maybe some more seating and improve the children’s swing park area » This park has recently been heavily invested in and is well used by families. The surrounding green space would be better used if less people walked their dogs there and didn’t pick up after them. This mess means people don’t use it. » Outdoor gym equipment or allotments » Green gym, skatepark » Children’s play area » More play equipment for children » Improve the activies for kids, they are old and outdated. The area needs fenced off for security and saftey. » Community gardens » Dog run, running track, play equipment for bigger kids, marked out pitch area » Most money is directed to Barshaw Park and East end is neglected. This area could be utilised to keep kids safe and local to their homes » It’s appearance does not inspire useage. » It’s fine if youree local to the area but I’ve went here with my kids and no facilities nearby, toilets, food etc. feels like it was tick box excerise without the thought of how uses. Gates are never locked, dog poo etc » Bike park » Love the dog run, more bins and potential skate park » This area could be an asset to the community for a better kids park, walking path, out door gym » Barrie’s would be lack of parking if events held there. Close to busy roads so would need to be a secure fence if children accessing events if held there. » It’s a good green space, maybe bigger kids area and larger dogsspace » Community centre » No » It’s a good green space area for those in the surrounding houses to walk dogs on. » Although minor improvements were undertaken sometime ago, investment is still required e.g. install additional seating areas and additional equipment to the children’s play area. » More events for families run by the likes 61
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of early years Scotland and families first. » The amount of dog fouling within the park is disgusting and cant freely let children play in grass area. Also the playpark area could do with some new life in it with a woder range of play equipment. The recent project with Williamsburgh primary to graffiti a wall has been brilliant but the rest are an eyesore and would be good to continue ue this project for all walled areas. Perhaps goals for kids to play football. » Off lead dog area » Make it visually more appealing - flower beds etc » Tennis courts/ basketball courts ball football pitches/ pitch and putt the area could be used seasonally and be properly run by community group/ council » Lighting at night » Allotments » This green space would probably benefit from some business - perhaps a vendor or two. » The play park needs improvements. Equipment need repairs or replaced. » Since this is located near the lagoon centre, I’m thinking that it could be used for sports/fitness/yoga type activities » Creating a safe more comfortable area for commuters using the train. Encour » Better kept;perhaps walking paths throught he park » Skate park/tennis courtsl/more swings etc » I like the idea of a nice kids play area » Good to have large open area here, the wee swing park is nice but perhaps could be bigger? » No » It’s a large open space which the Council use for fairground attractions at Hallowe’en and such like so left that way on purpose. Its also predominantly used as a dog walking area in addition to the already fenced area so not utilised except for the swing park at the top end much unless you live on Cochran Street. There aren’t enough seating areas to.prevent people loitering. You’d need to develop it better and make it more people friendly as nothing there really to entice you to wamt to be there except for dog walkers » No, I like it » Plant trees » It might benefit from some planting and more trees- but it’s nice to have a big, open space » I don’t ever think of this as an area to come and sit and read a book the way I would at Barrshaw - I think it’s the proximity of the busy roads and the fact this is mainly a place for dog walking. » It should remain open space for those living close to the town centre » Open space is good » additional housing, perhaps sheltered housing, but also keeping some land as open space and play area » A good play park for young children and a wildlife/nature garden to sit and distress » Keep as a park » Enhance outdoor space linked to lagoon fitness centre 2. Refer to Location 2 on the map; this is currently a vacant site, at the corner of East Lane, opposite Tesco. Do you have any ideas about how this location could be better used or improved? Or do you have thoughts on any barriers to its use? » Square with children’s play area » Housing, community centre. » Community centre » Something for young kids? Since it’s is also right beside ELCC and primary school. Issue is cars drive dangerously round the corner there. » Housing might be a good idea though the local school might object to the lack of light if a block of flats similar to the new development across the way » Possible community gardens » Library or club hub » Social housing » Landscape and keep as green space with wildflowers, fruit trees » At moment an eyesore. Possibly landscaped/ nature walk. Somewhere to escapee the traffic and business of the area » Outside recreation area for the 2 schools (Williamsburgh and St John Ogilvie) as they only have concrete playgrounds » I imagine this area will be used to build more flats, but i would like to see more green spaces, areas for kids to play, and older people to sit and enjoy out door spaces, like allotments etc. » Park area with playground » Could work as residential but parking already a challenge on East lane » A little woodland with timber trail or wild flower type garden » This could be used for small play area handy for nurseries and primary schools. Making it a car park will only encourage more folk to drive in the area and we want to keep cars away from the smaller children and make the area drop off only » Shops, houses, music venue or football would all be » Wildlife and flowers. We need more greenspace. Even an allotment but for flowers like they show on Beexhgrove Garden or Grdners world. We have had many housing association houses built but again nothing added to make it a nice environment or nice to looks at. Use the council gardeners and get them to do stuff there » Children’s play area » Tidy up and wee cycle path for young kids » Could be a running track » Affordable housing » Wildflower planting » I am sure this has already been announced for development. Barriers would be the dangers and condition of that road. Vans always Parked on double yellow lines and full of pot holes » This a very congested area with traffic and close to the school, would like to see it cleared as know drug users hide in the thicket. Barriers would be that it backs onto the school, congested roads etc. be nice if it was landscaped, made into wild gardens to offset car pollution on Glasgow road » I was told there was plans for housing, car parking is required in this area » Housing » No » It could be used for housing but there may be issues with traffic and parking. » Believe a Planning Application has been submitted to Renfrewshire Council for private new build housing. » It could be turned into a football pitch for the school. The school are desperately looking for a football pitch for its students as the grounds of the school are concrete and uneven it’s a huge safety risk! » This would be beneficial for the school to have access to for sports. Perhaps a 3g/4g pitch for football. Currently the school playground is abysmal and the children could do with extra space. Alternatively car parking for school pick up but certainly not more flats. » Indoor facilities for children and teenagers offering leisure activities such as pool:snooker tables, art classes, indoor sports and etc » It could be made into a children’s park. Slides/swings, seating for parents. Or this could be a child and parent hub for families. Safe indoor space for kids to play and parent to have a cuppa after school drop off. Could do reading groups, mobile library, parent groups etc. 62
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» Allotments or natural area » Play park but this might attract hostile behaviours in an urban area at night » Looks like an ideal location for a running track » Free car parking for school use » Allotments/green dpace » Yes it could certainly be tidied and made more presentable. Allotments could be nice. » The pavement needs replacements. The land could be used as allotments. » Community Centre for all for cooking, teenage clubs, drama etc. or housing shared ownership to bring in sense of community and give locals a change on property ladder that cannot afford the 4 beds on far end of hawkhead road. » there is a music school here, perhaps some arts/music/media production centre run by the community to provide access to learning and engaging with music recording and video production, rehearsal space? » have a hub of shops for a variety of products that isn’t provided by Tesco » I understand it is subject to planning application » Art space/youth centre » Make it a wild garden/oasis for the new flats » Perhaps some greenery and wildflowers here » No » Probably the area would lend itself to house building as the newly built flats opposite but it would cut the light from the adjacent school Nursery and there is also an Electrical Substation. It is an eyesore and used as a dumping ground presently. Perhaps Tesco or another supermarket might be interested » A community centre, garden or allotments. » Ideal for housing » » I’m sure the primary schools there would benefit from some green space and maybe a school allotment or outdoor learning space. » Gardens » When a member of Williamsburgh Parent Council we made enquiries about how to take community ownership of this land and wer informed that the developer who owned it was waiting for the development of the nearby flats to be built and then the value of the plot would increase and he’d sell it to build flats. » Unless needed by the school/nursery housing would be best. » Housing with specified allocated car parking for residents » it is already a very busy road so housing may not suit this location. A community garden or allotments might suit better » A community green space with trees and flowers and seats. » Community centre » Community garden for use by school and nursery in the immediate vicinity 3. Refer to Location 3 on the map; these are two large vacant blocks, between Seedhill Road and the Railway at Hawkhead Station. Do you have any ideas about how this location could be better used or improved? Or do you have thoughts on any barriers to its use? » Better parking for train, housing. » More parking for Hawkhead train station - would reduce pavement parking » Anything is better than current-looks a mess. » Again Housing is a possibility as more dwellings are required » Recreation green space, allotments/ community garden. » Dog exercise area or allotments » Half car park and half garden. » Revisit housing for this site! » Landscape and keep as green space with wildflowers, fruit trees » As above » Williamsburgh HA own this land and had had plans to build that was knocked back by the council due to insufficiency amenities! Hard to say what this fates needs, » Extend train station car park » Again as above, there nees to be more green spaces, areas for people to grow their own food and spend time out doors either doing activties or enjoying the space. » Some more park and ride spaces » Overspill car park for Hawkhead Station or residential but I believe drainage an issue here » Parking for train station and a footbridge over the railway line, » This could be tidied up and fenced off for dog walkers, dog buns provided and regularly emptied. Park bences and planters to encourage local residents to meet socially. » Parking to ease traffic congestion on Seedhill Road. Maybe incorprate a pleasant sitting area. » Climbing equipment, play park, community centre (could be a portacabin) could use for workshops/ classes eg how to mend, sewing, DIY, painting or a space for local to go and talk » If more social house could happen would be good, if not parking for the train station which is busy or football pitch » Increasing the park and ride at Hawkhead station. Allotments » Don’t sell ti developers » I am sure these are currently being developed on » Parking for the train station, council wants us to use public transport more but can’t ever get parked to use train. Use some for parking and could create a community garden on part of it too. » This area doesn’t have a community hub, this could be a good location » Housing » No » Dog park / cycle track for kids » Extend the parking area to facilitate commuters utilising the train station or community allotments. » Work alongside the schools in the area to use it for life skills. » Outdoor pitches for use by football/ hockey/rugby clubs » Allotments or natural area » Allotment, community gardens » Affordable and assisted living housing with some green space/gardens » Expanded parking for Hawkhead station, allotments. » Allotment or community garden area » Bungalow assisted living area it would bring the older generation closer to the younger ones and also increase disabled facilities for families » This could be made into a local shopping centre/cafe type space. It is near the station and a lot of commuters could use the space as they head to and from the station. » Creating a safe more comfortable area for commuters using the train. » Hosuing; alternatively a public park;growing ground etc. » Park for the kids » Parking for train useres, i live on Newtyle rd and cars are being left as there is no parking » Increase parking at and for the train station.There are a lot of people who park on the side streets of Newtyle and Gartmore roads and also Springfield » At least part of it should be used to expand parking area for Hawkhead train station to encourage train use and reduce car parking on the road. 63
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Perhaps a wee coffee place here? I think this part of town is meant to benefit from a safe walking route between the new hawkhead estate and Linseed so maybe a could of businesses here (cafe with outdoor space) could bring a sense of community between old seed hill road houses and new hawkhead estate houses? » Park n ride car park or retirement flats » Again I think this had already been designated for housing » It’s a very busy road, people drive like maniacs here so I wouldn’t be keen for it to be used for small children. » Ideal for housing » If we want to encourage people to park and ride, we need to provide car parks near train stations! » years ago there wer flats here - it would potentially make sense to build flats due to proximity to station. » Retunr it to housing particilalry with the excellent rail link in addition helping secirity for rail passengers. » Housing with allocated parking for each house. » has the demolished housing from this location been replaced elsewhere? If not, part housing AND car-parking for Hawkhead train station as residents cannot get parked near their homes due to commuters over-spilling onto Seedhill Road. Part of this site could also be used as a community garden or allotments. As a resident on this road I am sick of the lack of resident car parking and the speed at which the traffic uses this road. » A large car park for the train station, allotments, play area for young children, wildlife garden. » It could be used to expand the parking at Hawkhead Station. During the day, this fills very quickly and then cars overflow onto the street. Householders along SeedHill Road cannot park close to their houses with a number of households with elderly people or families of small children. It would also encourage rail users to use the station. If only one of the two plots is used for expanded car parking, then the other could be used to create a community allotment. » This directly affects me as I live on this street and across from this location. I cannot get parked outside my house due to the lack of available car parking as ‘others’ (MP Group workers / vans / lorries and train commuters) are all parking in the small number of available on the road car parking spaces. So why not use part of this land to help alleviate the clear parking problems by building a car park for the train station. I would also like to see a community garden space and /play park for the area. » Extended parking for station commuters, community space » More parking for railway users and green space for picnic and children to play 4. Refer to Location 4 on the map; this is a large wooded area, between Oldhall Road and the Walled Peace Garden in Barshaw Park. Do you have any ideas about how this location could be better used or improved? Or do you have thoughts on any barriers to its use? » Allotments » Woodland walk, wild area with good paths and points of interest for kids. » It’s used by the Council currently I think but maybe develop the land into as a Community Centre as there is a lack of toilet facilities in the park and as an Indoor Event Space for hire » Allotments » Tidy up and grass area » Biodiversity trail » Park extension for dog walking » Not my area, ask folk who live near it » Create community resource for skills development e.g woodworking, cooking etc » Could it be incorporated into the park. Again an area where people can enjoy nature and relax. Footpaths, shrubs etc » No sorry » More open green space local activities could be held here » This a great area for walking, but it feels disconnected from the reast of the east end. Build better walking routes, path ways. » Forest playground » Woodland timber trail, den building area like mug dock. Or a basketball court » Better lighting would improve safety and discourage teenagers from using as a drinking spot. » A sports facility of some sort? A fitness area. Developed into a green garden type seating area. » Omg please do not do anything. Can we honestly not just enjoy each without havig to make it rubbish. This is one of my kids favourite areas to explore for bugs, insects wildflowers. Even a sandpit etc there » Outdoor exercise area » Better walks for dog walkers, wild garden » No » Make it a dog park, the amount of dogs that are off leads in barshaw and not it the designated dog part is huge. Clearly not enough dog areas so use that and clean up barshaw less dog poo on main park » I’m not familiar with this area » Housing shops or community centre » No » Skate park / bmx - enclosed dog park » It could be extended as part of the park, would be nice to be kept as land and not built on. » Perhaps the Friends of Barshaw Park could utilise. » Used for Forrest kindergarten for the nurseries and schools in the area. It’s a great programme for giving children the best start and opportunities that they don’t get at home. » Asked my children this and they suggested a community wildlife garden with bug hotels and planting for everyone. » Off lead dog area » Could this be made into some kind of outdoor fitness class area? like yoga etc. It’s v pretty and quiet. maybe partially covered so it could still be used in the rain. » Make more visually appealing, or fence it off » Enclosed and bootable dog runs or tennis courts » It could be used as allotments instead of a dumping ground » Sheltered housing/assisted living » Dog walking or wild flower nature reserves place. » Would like the wooded area to stay. It could become wild flower area and nature trail with small pond installed that is less busy as main park lane for people that like a more calmer area. » The area is a quiet space used by many dog walkers and gardeners. In keeping with the area, developing this as a quiet space for gardening and dog walking would be ideal in my opinion » Make the area into a safe woodland walk for nature lovers and dog walkers » Better management of trees and land in area » Skate park/tennis/ » Make it into a wildlife sanctuary. » Something educational for young kids. Perhaps an area schools could use to grow stuff? » Allotments for young old,nurseries, schools etc » Currently it’s used by dog walkers going into Barshaw Park and the Council use it as an access road to their staff base 64
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to rest between looking after the Park Grounds and Refuse Collections but if The Friends of Barshaw Park could obtain the space if the Council vacate it would give them access to electricity and water supply and would allow more public engagement for gardening activities and events that they wish to pursue but lack the funds to achieve this » It should be protected and managed for biodiversity » Residents in the flats might not want the public to use it too much » Keep the wooded area » Difficult one, probably housing as local roads are not too busy. » Leave it as it is. » allotments » Wildlife area with pond, paths, seats and trees » It should be turned into a wild nature walk. Planted with meadow flowers and natural trees. A small nature santuary. » Allotments » No 5. Did we miss a location with potential that you know of in the area? This could include empty land, and underused or vacant buildings. » Bandstand. Great event potential and even just a point of interest when not in use. » There’s the McKerrell Street play area that is underused and badly needing an upgrade » The park area on McKerral st » Vacant area in behind sandstone tenements / offices at end of Glasgow Road. This terrace of buildings faces the Electoral Evaluation building and in behind them is vacant land. Borders onto St Mirren Cathdral ground. » Could we keep some empty as we share this planet with other species. We are the intelligent ones, we need diversity. Let’s keep some areas untouched for them, please » The large plot of grassland between Greenlaw Avenue and St Mirrens cathedral, it is currently used to park on. This could be a good patch for activity space or a dog park. » No » Outside Williamsburgh primary - across from Tesco . Cleaned - school kids could maybe do plants bench / seated areas . Lots more bins required around seedhill far too much dog mess everywhere » Vacant land in McKerrell Street, although this will require a major investment of resources. » Full empty close in Lang street due to house fire over 2 years ago. Either demolished or rebuilt as now currently full of rats that are infiltrating the area » Fix the barshaw golf clubhouse » The old social services building and mothballed leather manufacturing site. Council should compulsory purchase factory, knock down social building and build more social shared ownership and some single person flats as starter homes. » In the middle of Barshaw Park, there is an old model rail way. The land is wasted currently and would be grate to use as a skate park. Additionally, to the south side of the hill in Barshaw park, there is an old disused zoo area. Historically, this was an amphitheater and it would be culturally and in line with history, to restore the area to a band stand/music venue. Providing a space like that could bring a musical community together. Skateboarding and music have always went hand in hand. A skate park right next to a out door music space for local bands could bring about a small local festival for kids to skate and play/listen to music. Couple that with developing location 2 where a learning centre for media technology can thrive and you’d have a foundation for real impact in the community, starting with the youth. » Grass area at seedhill playing fields. Appears to be under utilised. » Garage, Glasgow Road @tylney rd.. absolute eyesore with lots of vehicle carcasses left brining down the tone of the neighbourhood » The planters on Violet Street could do with more use and attention. Rig Arts Charity have had some involvement in the past. There’s also a small piece of land on Ladyburn St backing onto 18 Dunn Street which is overgrown and neglected » There is a run down kids play area in Mckerrell Street I think this could be used as an outdoor space for community connection » Ground beside St Mirin’s Cathedral ideal for sheltered/retirement housing. » The southwest and southeast sections of Seedhill Playing fields are fallow areas, they could be turned into wildflower/ nature areas with paths meandering through. Note: All open comments in this appendix have been provided here verbatim, as they were submitted to the online survey. Further, any minor discrepancies between the quantitative data presented in this appendix, and that in the summary of the document proper, is due to some partial responses being subsumed - where possible - into the full summary; this appendix only outlines the data from fully completed responses. 65
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