Robertson Homes has temporarily withdrawn its planning application for 32 homes on a site off Auchenlodment Road in Elderslie, confirming it intends to resubmit the plans after a review of roads infrastructure.
The company unveiled its blueprint for the roughly triangular site earlier this year. Last week, it pulled the application for planning permission, explaining the move in a statement.
Reason for Withdrawal
A spokesperson said: "Working with the council, we have agreed to withdraw the application in order that a further review of the roads infrastructure for the proposed development can be undertaken."
"Once this is complete, we will be resubmitting the application. Should consent be granted, we remain committed to working with the community to integrate the new residents into the neighbourhood."
Proposed Development and Opposition
The previous application suggested the development, if approved by Renfrewshire Council, would consist of three, four, five and six-bedroom houses. Robertson Homes aimed to deliver a "contemporary interpretation of traditional building style" using materials in keeping with the area, according to a planning statement published in March.
That statement said the goal was to "create a sense of connection" between the development and existing settlements across Elderslie and Johnstone. It added: "A range of three, four, five and six-bedroom house types with varied elevations and features are proposed to create attractive streets with character, avoiding repetition."
Houses were proposed at two and two-and-a-half storeys throughout the development, with styles chosen to "visually complement the building height and spatial layout of the existing neighbourhoods."
However, scores of people, as well as elected members and Elderslie Community Council, voiced opposition and expressed concerns about the plans. A resident of nearby Balmoral Road argued the application would have "an adverse impact on and loss of sunlight/daylight/amenity for properties on Balmoral Road."
The resident said: "The sense of enclosure and dominance is intensified. Due to the height, bulk and close proximity to the boundary, the proposed houses would create a sense of being hemmed in, increased overshadowing and loss of daylight."
Elderslie Community Council believed the proposal was in "clear and significant conflict" with local and national planning policy, claiming: "It fails to comply with key policies relating to spatial strategy, housing need, sustainable transport, climate mitigation, biodiversity, open space, infrastructure provision, flood risk, protection of existing infrastructure and landscape character."
Next Steps
Once resubmitted, a decision on the application is likely to be made by the planning and climate change policy board.
