Football star McCoist could score planning permission for homes

Renfrewshire councillors will be recommended to approve controversial plans for 33 new homes in Bridge of Weir at a crunch meeting next week.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Controversial The proposed development site on Thriplee Road

(Applicant Ally McCoist is listed as a director of real estate company James (Glasgow) Ltd)

Real estate company James (Glasgow) Ltd -which lists Rangers hero Ally McCoist and Jeffrey East as directors - has requested planning permission for a reduced blueprint of 10 houses and 23 flats in Thriplee Road.

The proposal sparked 395 objections, ranging from worries about traffic and infrastructure to the impact on services and a local bat population, compared with 63 messages of support.

But Renfrewshire Council planners believe the housing development should go ahead, subject to 16 conditions and a legal agreement to secure commitments, such as a £240,240 education contribution.