But council chief still wants building work to go-ahead
A massive housing development planned for a leafy village has sparked almost 2,000 letters of objection.
CALA Homes wants to build 195 houses on greenbelt land on the outskirts of Inchinnan.
Campaigners fighting for the scheme to be scrapped have bombarded planners with complaints.
The housebuilder had lodged blueprints with Renfrewshire Council outlining proposals for the site.
Fraser Carling, local authority head of planning and housing, revealed in report to councillors that the reasons calling for the project to be axed are wide-ranging.
He said: “The proposed development would comprise 195 dwellings with vehicular access proposed off an existing roundabout to the south of Florish Road.
“These would comprise of a mix of twostorey detached and terraced units and three-storey townhouses.
“Objection is raised in relation to congestion resulting from additional traffic associated with residential development; that the existing residential areas would not be enhanced by the development; that ecological features would be impacted upon; that existing properties would be overlooked; that greenbelt would be destroyed; the density of the housing proposed; loss of trees; potential disruption from noise and pollution, particularly in relation to increased traffic volumes; drainage; maintenance of the roundabout at the proposed access; the impact on biodiversity and bats; and archaeological interests.”
The estate would cover land bounded by Northbar House, Orchard Manor and Teucheen Woods to the south, Wrightlands Crescent and Florish Road to the north and Sandielands Avenue to the west.
Abbeyfield Residents Association has filed two petitions with the planning board.
The first includes 1,304 signed letters, with the other containing 13 signatories.
Inchinnan Community Council has also objected to the development and has submitted a further 386 signed letters.
A further 152 individual letters were mailed directly to the council.
Despite mounting pressure, the planning chief has recommended the application be granted subject to conditions.
Mr Carlin’s report explained: “The form, design, density and layout of the development are considered to be acceptable and all major infrastructure requirements have been appropriately considered.”
A decision on the project has been deferred and is expected in the coming weeks.
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