Minutes of meeting
Renfrewshire Council · 25 August 2026
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Minute of Meeting Planning and Climate Change Policy Board Date Time Venue Tuesday, 25 August 2026 13:00 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN Present: Councillor Jennifer Adam, Councillor Alison Ann-Dowling, Councillor Andy Doig, Councillor Chris Gilmour, Councillor Edward Grady, Councillor Neill Graham, Councillor Anne Hannigan, Councillor Bruce MacFarlane, Councillor Kenny MacLaren, Councillor Marie McGurk, Councillor John McNaughtan, Councillor Iain Nicolson, Councillor Jim Paterson, Councillor John Shaw, Councillor Ben Smith Chair Councillor Paterson, Convener, presided. In Attendance A Morrison, Head of Economy & Development, D Love, Chief Planning Officer, A Williamson, Strategy & Place Manager, F Knighton, J McCafferty and J Weir, all Senior Planning Officers, R Lee, Development Standards Manager and J Ashmore, Assistant Planning Officer (all Chief Executive’s); G Hannah, Head of Climate, Public Protection & Roads, G Heaney, Climate & Public Protection Manager and J Robertson, Sustainability Manager (Environment, Housing & Infrastructure); and R Graham, Lead Solicitor (Litigation & Regulatory Services), V Howie, Finance Business Partner, E Gray, Senior Committee Services Officer, D Cunningham, Committee Services & Licensing Officer and C Mulrooney, Committee Services Officer (all Finance & Resources). Webcasting of Meeting Prior to the commencement of the meeting the Convener intimated that this meeting of the Policy Board would be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast on the Council’s internet site. Declarations of Interest Councillor Ann-Dowling declared an interest in item 7(b) by reason of being an employee of Alison Taylor MP who had written to members of this Board in relation to the planning application. Councillor Ann-Dowling indicated that as she had declared an interest, she would leave the meeting during any discussion and voting on the item.
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Transparency Statements There were no transparency statements intimated prior to the commencement of the meeting. 1 Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2026/27 as at 19 June 2026 There was submitted a joint revenue and capital budget monitoring report by the Chief Executive and the Directors of Finance & Resources and Environment, Housing & Infrastructure as at 19 June 2026. DECIDED: (a) That the projected revenue outturn overspend position of £0.020 million be noted; (b) That the projected capital outturn break-even position be noted; and (c) That the budget adjustment detailed at section 6 of the report be noted. 2 Update of Renfrewshire's Climate Change Action There was submitted a report by the Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure which provided an update on Renfrewshire’s continued climate change action, outlining progress made against the detailed delivery plan approved at the meeting of this Policy Board held in May 2025. DECIDED: That the update on the continued climate action being undertaken and progress to date be noted. 3 Local Place Validation There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive seeking approval to validate and register the Local Place Plan prepared for Paisley East & Whitehaugh. The completed validation assessment formed Appendix 1 to the report and the Paisley East & Whitehaugh Local Place Plan formed Appendix 2 to the report. DECIDED: That the validation of the Local Place Plan prepared for Paisley East & Whitehaugh be approved. 4 Tree Preservation Order Requests There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to a request for a tree preservation order in respect of a wooded site at Stoney Brae, Paisley. DECIDED: That it be noted that an assessment had been undertaken of trees at a site at Stoney Brae, Paisley and that the trees in question were found not to meet the criteria for a tree preservation order.
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5 Section 75 Agreements - Update There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive providing an update in respect of Section 75 agreements which were currently being negotiated by officers following a decision being made in relation to the retrospective planning application. DECIDED: That the ongoing negotiations which were taking place in respect of securing planning obligations which would be secured by a Section 75 agreement, in accordance with Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, be noted. 6 Planning Hearings There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to the introduction of hearings to the Planning & Climate Change Policy Board in respect of planning applications which were to be considered and determined by this Policy Board. A copy of the indicative procedures and time limits which could apply to planning hearings was appended to the report. DECIDED: (a) That it be noted that the introduction of hearings to the Planning & Climate Change Policy Board had been highlighted as part of the adopted Action Plan which formed part of Renfrewshire’s National Planning Framework; (b) That the introduction of hearings as part of the Planning & Climate Change Policy Board at a date to be determined be agreed in principle; (c) That it be noted that a further report would be presented to this Policy Board in November 2026 detailing how implications of hearings would be overcome, in particular in respect of the scheduling of meetings and requests for site visits; and (d) That it be noted that in the event of hearings being introduced to the Planning & Climate Change Policy Board, an annual evaluation and review report would be presented to this Policy Board for consideration, with suggestions of amendments and improvements to the policy and procedures which applied to planning hearings. 7 Planning applications There were submitted reports by the Chief Planning Officer relative to the following applications for planning permission that required to be determined by this Policy Board.
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7(a) 22/0481/PP - Erection of residential development comprising 64 dwellings with associated road and drainage infrastructure at former St Brendans Social and Recreation Club, Stirling Drive Linwood by McTaggart Construction Under reference to item 9(b) of the Minute of the meeting of this Policy Board held on 4 November 2025 the Policy Board considered the above application. In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson moved that the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. Declaration of Interest Having previously declared an interest, Councillor Ann-Dowling left the meeting prior to consideration of the following item of business. 7(b) 26/0121/PP - Change of use from business to residential at 2 Station Road, Langbank, Port Glasgow by Dr Alison Wootton Under reference to item 5(d) of the Minute of the meeting of this Policy Board held on 26 May 2026 the Policy Board considered the above application. Councillor Nicolson, seconded by Councillor McGurk, moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. Councillor Gilmour, seconded by Councillor Andy Doig, moved as an amendment that the application be refused as the proposed development did not accord with policy 15 of National Planning Framework 4 in that the proposal would impact upon local health provision and local living. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1.39 pm and reconvened at 1.42 pm. On the roll being called, the following members voted for the motion: Councillors Adam, Hannigan, MacFarlane, McGurk, McNaughtan, Nicolson, and Shaw. The following members voted for the amendment: Councillors Andy Doig, Gilmour, Grady, N Graham, K MacLaren, Paterson and Smith. 7 members voted for motion and 7 members voted for the amendment. There being an equality of votes, the Convener used his second and casting vote in favour of the amendment.
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DECIDED: That the planning application be refused as the proposed development did not accord with policy 15 of National Planning Framework 4 in that the proposal would impact upon local health provision and local living. Sederunt Councillor Ann-Dowling rejoined the meeting prior to consideration of the following item of business. 7(c) 25/1024/PP - Demolition of wings and rear buildings at Paisley Grammar School and erection of flatted development on vacated land, including conversion of original school to flats at Paisley Grammar School, Glasgow Road, Paisley, PA1 3RP, by Mr Richard McFadzean, NIXON Partnership Homes (PG) Ltd J Weir, Senior Planning Officer, delivered a presentation relative to the applications 25/1024/PP and 25/1050/LB. In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson moved that the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. 7(d) 25/1050/LB - External and internal alterations associated with conversion of Paisley Grammar building to residential flats comprising of installation of new windows, reconfiguration and reinstate of existing windows, new pitch roof gables, removal of plant room, internal reconfigurations to layout and demolition of 1960 wing extensions to each side of the main school building at Paisley Grammar School, Glasgow Road, Paisley, PA1 3RP, by Mr Richard McFadzean, NIXON Partnership Homes (PG) Ltd In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson moved that the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. 7(e) 26/0047/PP - Change of use from former college/education facility (Class 10) to business (Class 4) at ground floor and residential comprising 8 flats (sui generis) at first, second and third floors alongside associated external alterations, at 5 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XU by G64 Trading Limited J McCafferty, Senior Planning Officer, delivered a presentation relative to applications 26/0047/PP and 26/0046/LB.
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In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson moved that the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. 7(f) 26/0046/LB - External and internal alterations associated with conversion of building at 5 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XU, by G64 Trading Limited In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson moved that the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the planning application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report. 7(g) 26/0198/PP - Erection of two detached garages and formation of driveway to rear of flats (in part retrospect) at Flat 0/1 And Flat 1/1, 22 Knockhill Road, Renfrew, by Mr Giulio Girasoli J McCafferty, Senior Planning Officer, delivered a presentation relative to the proposal. Councillor Shaw, seconded by Councillor Paterson, moved that the application be refused as the proposed development did not accord with policy P1 of the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan in that the development would impact upon the surrounding area in terms of noise, use and disturbance and 16G of the National Planning Framework 4 in that the development would have a detrimental impact on the character and environmental quality of the home and surrounding area and would have a negative effect on neighbouring properties through impact. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the application be refused as the proposed development did not accord with policy P1 of the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan in that the development would impact upon the surrounding area in terms of noise, use and disturbance and 16G of the National Planning Framework 4 in that the development would have a detrimental impact on the character and environmental quality of the home and surrounding area and would have a negative affect neighbouring properties through impact.
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7(h) 26/0288/PIP - Planning Permission in Principle for holiday lodge development with management house and associated access at Land to the South of Old Greenock Road, Langbank, by Mr Niall Doherty J Weir, Senior Planning Officer, delivered a presentation relative to the proposal and advised that the report of handling should refer to land at the south and east of Gleddoch Hotel and not Mar Hall as stated. In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report and that a site visit take place prior to the application for full planning permission being submitted to the Policy Board for consideration. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: (a) That the application be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed within the report; and (b) That a site visit take place prior to the application for full planning permission being submitted to the Policy Board for consideration. 7(i) 26/0513/LB - Demolition of derelict outbuilding to rear of dwellinghouse, at 15 Church Street, Kilbarchan, Johnstone, by Mr A Todd J Ashmore, Assistant Planning Officer, delivered a presentation relative to the proposal. In terms of Standing Order 59 Councillor Paterson moved that the planning application be granted. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the planning application be granted.