Plans to build blocks of flats on land in Johnstone submitted to Renfrewshire Council

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Plans to build two blocks of flats on a vacant plot of land in Johnstone have been submitted to Renfrewshire Council. Architects have unveiled proposals for 14 one-bedroom homes and a small retail unit in the town's Macdowall Street.The bid for planning permission has been presented by Wilson Architects on behalf of property company Aslam Developments.A design and access statement outlined how the development, if approved by the local authority, would take shape.It said: "The first block will front onto Macdowall Street and will incorporate a small retail unit on the ground floor and six one-bedroom flats above."The second block will be positioned to the rear and will incorporate eight one-bedroom flats.

Both blocks will be four storeys in height. The rear block will match the height of the consented block of flats on the adjacent land.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.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial "The front block is marginally taller than the flats across the road, which is a three-storey tenemental property with traditionally taller floor to floor height."The site itself, which has lain empty for a number of years, is