Lifeline for Paisley's Kelvin House as demolition plans branded 'not good enough'
dailyrecord.co.ukA decision on the future of Paisley’s Kelvin House has been delayed after elected members hit out at demolition plans.Renfrewshire Council wanted permission to flatten the C-listed building in Marshall’s Lane – arguing that it would not be “economically viable” to keep it.The local authority wanted to knock it down, along with the former depot, to pave the way for a potential development on the site and facilitate the restoration of the adjoining B-listed Forbes Place.However, councillors were less than impressed with the proposals, which sparked public opposition in the form of a petition launched by retired conservation officer Duncan Macintosh and signed by almost 700 people.Councillor John McNaughtan, an SNP politician for the local Paisley East and Central area, told Tuesday’s planning board: “It’s incumbent on us to conserve the best of our built environment for present and future generations.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.
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