Plans to build storage unit in Paisley cause 'deep concerns'

We previously reported how papers revealed that there were proposals to knock down trees on vacant land on Linwood Road to create a storage unit, with suggestions of hundreds of containers.

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The planning application was submitted by Classic Land and Property Ltd.

If given the go-ahead, the plans would see several jobs provided for the local community.

Now, it has been revealed that more than 100 objections have been filed by concerned residents regarding the proposals.

Comments submitted by members of the public outlined different reasons for their objection with one person citing "safety issues".

The objection from the concerned resident went on to say: "First and foremost the wooded area that would need to be destroyed for this proposed extension is teaming with wildlife and the trees are very important to our ecosystem.

"Linwood Road and surrounding roundabout are among the busiest in Paisley and are daily nose to tail for long periods of the day.

"A proposed expansion to this site can only exasperate an already congested road."

Another resident who stays on Fisher Driver said: "These containers bring a loss of privacy to the area by removing the current trees and also impacting the local wildlife.

"The additional strain on the busy road and flooding issues in the area. Noise, air and light pollution to the resident."

A third objection read: "The proposed building application is likely to lower the value of all adjacent properties and significantly diminish the quality of life for occupants.

"The wooded area acts as a natural buffer, diffusing noise from the nearby street, transformer station, and railway track.

"It also provides protection during winter months from heavy winds and offers much-needed privacy for neighbouring properties."

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Environmental concerns have also been raised with claims that the wooded area acts as a natural drainage for the land.

It is also reported that wildlife may be using the area as a habit and that chopping the trees in the area down could displace many creatures.

One resident who objected to the plans said: "I am deeply concerned about the environmental impact of the proposed development, particularly the loss of habitat for local wildlife.

"The wooded area slated for development serves as a habitat for various species, including deer and goshawk/sparrowhawk, and I feel that it is important to prioritize preserving these natural spaces."

Another stated: "We bought the property because there was woodland behind us. The foxes have already had to adjust as the power station took up some of their areas.

"There are magpies that have been nesting there for over seven years and they always return. 

"We also of a family of deer that lives in the woodlands.

"The woodland is also a natural drainage area and more concrete will not help the flooding issues that we have in and around Whitesbridge Avenue.

"There are already issues with traƯic congestion and this will just aggravate this.

"As well as the noise, light and air pollution."

Classic Land and Property Ltd has been contacted for comment.