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Second attempt to demolish Kelvin House branded waste of money

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Renfrewshire Council has been accused of wasting money and ignoring national planning policies as it tries for a second time to demolish part of Kelvin House.The local authority is seeking planning permission to knock down the two-storey tower building and bridge link, which form the southern portion of the C-listed structure in Marshall’s Lane.It states the demolition would aid investigations into how the facade of the James Steel Maitland-designed building could be retained.But campaigner Duncan Macintosh says the work is both unnecessary and in contravention of Scottish Government planning policy.

The retired conservation officer told the Express: “The demolition of the tower and bridge to the left of the facade is not necessary for such the assessment, and there is a danger that it could destabilise the 1850’s building onto which the facade is attached.“So, not only is it a waste of money but it could damage the very thing they are trying to keep.“If council funds are available for demolition, and tidying up the cleared area, they would be better used for a detailed survey of the facade.“This would help to design the new building to be constructed behind and supporting it.”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

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