Decision on planned Howwood development put on hold for site visit over road safety concerns

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A decision on plans for 10 houses on the site of a former children’s home in Howwood has been put on hold.AS Homes Scotland wants to build the small development where Carsewood Home was once located in Hillfoot Drive.The brownfield land, which is now unoccupied, has been earmarked for a series of detached two-storey houses.But concerns were raised at a recent planning board about the impact it could have on road safety in the village.Councillor Chris Gilmour, who represents Howwood, called for the application for planning permission to be continued until a site visit has taken place.He raised the issue of a “tight” junction at Bowfield Road and Hill Road, where vehicles would drive up to reach Hillfoot Drive.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialThe potential impact of increased traffic at this area was highlighted by Renfrewshire Council’s roads team and prompted the applicant to offer improvements including a raised table, footway extensions and signage.However, Councillor Gilmour remained unconvinced by the plans, saying: “The planning board would benefit from a site visit, which would perhaps