Finalised plans to regenerate West End of Paisley

Plans to transform the West End of Paisley into a vibrant new neighbourhood with around 150 new homes will be considered by Councillors next week (December 8th).Over the last two years, Renfrewshire Council and its housing association partner Sanctuary Scotland have been developing a detailed masterplan to regenerate the area and celebrate its proud history.Once home to thousands of mill workers supporting the thriving weaving industry, the west end is also home to the John Neilson Institution, affectionately known as the porridge bowl.Public consultation this summer signalled strong support for the masterplan proposals and more than 80 per cent of residents backed the moves which would address the high levels of vacant properties and strengthen the close connections with Paisley Town Centre.Now Councillors at the Leadership Board on Tuesday (12 December 2017) will be asked to give their seal of approval to the final Paisley West End Masterplan.It sets out the steps to deliver an attractive new neighbourhood comprising a mix of private and social homes, with excellent links to Oakshaw Conservation area and the town centre.Sanctuary Scotland has developed cost estimates which have been appraised by the Scottish Government as eligible for its grant support, with almost £12million earmarked for the proposals.If approved, Sanctuary Scotland would start work next year on a phased development which involves demolition of existing low demand tenement flats and commercial ground floor premises on the east side of Well Street, Clavering Street East and Underwood Lane.