Home builders, Springfield, has submitted an appeal to the Scottish Government after plans for 45 homes within a dementia-friendly living complex were refused by Renfrewshire Council back in March.
The proposals, close to Ivy Gardens at Station Road and A761 Ferguslie in Paisley, include a range of one bedroom apartments, lifts, EV charging for residents and visitors as well as mobility scooter parking.
The flats would be powered by a communal air source heat pump, the apartments are designed to be highly energy efficient to run, with communal and private outdoor space.
The open plan layouts are wheelchair accessible, with ample natural light and wet rooms, which can be adapted with hoists directly to the bedroom to suit the changing needs of a resident.
Renfrewshire Council previously had concerns over the design of the apartment block. Springfield engaged with the Council altering the plans accordingly to satisfy any apprehensions. Despite this, the application was refused in March.
The original report from march said the plans, because of their height, scale and design, would have an “intrusive and over-dominant impact on the character of the existing built environment and its residential amenity”.
Nine councillors voted for refusal and five for approval.
Springfield Partnerships Managing Director, Tom Leggeat, said: “In the midst of a national housing crisis, it is more important than ever before that Councils and developers work together to ensure there is good quality, energy efficient housing available for people that need it. Our application for 45 affordable apartments within a specialist dementia friendly living complex will create accessible living for people who need it the most.
“With this in mind, we are still surprised that the plans were refused, especially considering we worked closely with Renfrewshire Council during the 18 months the application was in the planning system and our alterations had been positively received.
“We have submitted an appeal to the Scottish Government and look forward to the reporters’ comments in the coming months.”
Photo: How the new homes would look in Paisley
Photo Credit: Springfield Properties