Green light for high quality charging hub

Plans to create a “high-quality” electric vehicle charging hub on “derelict” land in Paisley have been given the green light by Renfrewshire Council.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Allego has been granted planning permission, subject to conditions, to develop the vacant site - once home to the Traveller's Rest pub - in Wallneuk Road into a facility with six units for 12 vehicles.

The company's proposal included the installation of three overhead canopies and a substation, as well as associated resurfacing and landscaping.

Mitie, the agent working on Allego's behalf, outlined the thinking behind the project in a supporting statement with the application.

It said: “This proposed development subject of this application supports the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging provision in the town of Paisley and the wider Renfrewshire area.