Erskine Riverfront Transition Area

Erskine Riverfront Transition Area Development Guide January 2015 Erskine Riverfront is identified as a Transition Area in the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan (LDP) promoting the delivery of mixed use development.

1 2 This guide presents a number of future land use options for this area.

Erskine Riverfront Vision The Erskine Riverfront Transition Area occupies The site boasts a desirable riverside setting a prominent location within Erskine. There is and provides a great opportunity to transform easy access to the motorway network (M898 Erskine Riverfront enhancing this attractive and M8) with Glasgow Airport, Paisley and environment into a place to live and work, Braehead all in close proximity. As well as delivering a range of uses and connections good connections to a range of services and to the town centre and the rest of the facilities, the site is well connected to Erskine settlement. Town Centre which is a 5 minute walk. The 3 4 town centre is served by a regular bus service As well as making a significant contribution to Paisley and Glasgow City Centre. to the Glasgow and Clyde Valley region, partnership working involving landowners, Three existing businesses are located within developers, the Council, key agencies, the transition area (see Figure 1), which other stakeholders together with the local benefit from an attractive setting being community can deliver exciting new economic surrounded by areas of green space and regeneration opportunities as well as an landscaping. attractive place.

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2 Erskine Riverfront Transition Area | Development Guide | January 2015 Figure 1 – Site Context

Existing Bus Stop: Approximately 5–10 mins walk. Regular service to Paisley, Braehead and Glasgow City Centre River Clyde

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3 S.I.N.C. A726 Existing Footpath Links Roads Access to M8 and Paisley/Braehead Overhead Transmission Lines Glasgow Airport Within 9 Miles Transition Area Outline Industrial/Business Development Site Retained Landscape Area Local Industrial Area © Crown Copyright and database right 2015. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023417 Inner Clyde SPA Town Centre Town Centre Development Site Light Industrial Hotel Children’s Play/Nursery

Erskine Riverfront Transition Area | Development Guide | January 2015 3 Acceptable Land Uses within Erskine Riverfront Transition Area

• Residential and Residential Institutions • Industrial and Office Uses (including small 6 scale workshops) • Commercial uses in support of town centre*. Includes uses such as family restaurant, hotel and leisure uses which may include 5 a side football pitches, indoor play facilities and golf driving range.

*The list of acceptable commercial uses is not exhaustive. Any commercial development 5 within the transition area should support the town centre and strengthen the offer within Erskine. 4 2

1 Option 1 Roads Residential Commercial Mixed Commercial/Office Office/Small Scale Industrial Hotel Transition Area Outline Town Centre

4 Erskine Riverfront Transition Area | Development Guide | January 2015 Figure 2 – Future Land Use Options

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1 1 Option 2 Option 3 Roads Roads Residential Residential Commercial Commercial Office/Small Scale Industrial Mixed Residential and Commercial Industrial/Office Office/Small Scale Industrial Open Space Transition Area Outline Transition Area Outline Town Centre Town Centre

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Erskine Riverfront Transition Area | Development Guide | January 2015 5 Renfrewshire Local Development Plan Access and Circulation Flooding and Drainage Sustainable Development The Erskine Riverfront Transition Area There is an opportunity to enhance circulation Given its location next to the River Clyde Sustainable development is a Guiding is covered by Policy E3 within the LDP and connectivity with the town centre much of Erskine Riverfront has an element Principle of the Council’s Community Plan. and is identified as an area which could ensuring that the transition area becomes an of flood risk. Figure 3 identifies the areas of Proposals should give consideration to accommodate a range of uses. integrated part of the town. potential flood risk. promoting sustainable development in terms When preparing development proposals of construction techniques, building materials, for this area the Renfrewshire LDP and New development will benefit from Discussions with Council officers and Scottish and energy efficiency. the Development Criteria within the New good integration with its surroundings by Water are advisable at an early stage to Development Supplementary Guidance connecting with the existing settlement, establish the requirements of any Flood Risk Site Ownership should be fully considered. Any residential public transport, future development sites, Assessment and Drainage Impact Assessment. Most of the land within the transition area is development proposal should be in line with the town centre and beyond creating well owned by Renfrewshire Council (see Figure 3). the advice contained within the Renfrewshire connected street networks. Previously Developed Land For enquiries regarding the Council’s Places – Residential Design Guide. Appropriate access, servicing and parking A site investigation would be required in the ownership of land or property, contact our requirements will all require consideration in orange area identified in Figure 3 due to a Asset and Estates Section: Guiding Principles relation to the development. Developers are history of former potentially contaminative email: [email protected] Layout and Design encouraged to consider innovative ways to uses. phone: 0300 300 0221 This guide aims to promote the accommodate access and parking. comprehensive development of the area. The The Council would recommend that a Asset and Estates Section site’s ownership as well as layout provides Natural and Built Heritage site investigation to identify potential Development and Housing Services the opportunity for a phased approach to the and Open Space contamination be undertaken prior to any Renfrewshire Council development of this land. There are a number of natural heritage development within the transition area, Renfrewshire House interests in the wider area with 2 local SINC however, the Council has no record of Cotton Street The layout, development density and design designations within the transition area and contamination beyond the area identified Paisley, PA1 1JD will be guided by the mix of land uses that various wooded and landscaped areas of in Figure 3. come forward. However, the range of uses and varying condition which provide a buffer Developer’s Responsibilities development types should be compatible with between the developable land and the Guidance on the consideration of potentially The developer will be solely responsible for the neighbouring uses and surroundings. adjacent Inner Clyde Special Protection Area contaminated land is detailed within the New the following: and SSSI. The SPA and SSSI designations Development Supplementary Guidance and • Establishing to their satisfaction the The layout, built form, design and materials extend along the River Clyde directly adjacent the Council’s Contaminated Land Guidance. whereabouts of, and constraints concerned should be appropriate for the area and the to the transition area and any development with all services in, on, over, under and use proposed. More detail is contained proposal will need to consider potential Site Services adjacent to the site. within the Renfrewshire New Development significant impacts on these sites. Figure 3 details the site services that are • Ensuring compliance with all statutory Supplementary Guidance and the advice currently provided for within the transition undertakers’ requirements. contained within Renfrewshire Places The transition area benefits from established area. Any development proposal will be • Establishing to their satisfaction the soil Design Guide. areas of planting and landscaping. Additional required to demonstrate that adequate and mineral conditions of the site. landscaping and planting will provide an provision has been made for all services attractive setting for any new development including water, sewerage, power, • Ensuring compliance with requirements of contributing to the overall amenity of the communications, education, health and planning and building control consents. area. Enhancing the areas open space provision social facilities. will require to be in accordance with the Renfrewshire Places – Residential Design Guide.

6 Erskine Riverfront Transition Area | Development Guide | January 2015 Supplementary Information

Figure 3 – Supplementary Information

Utilities Environmental Designations Potential Flood Risk & Contamination Gas *Archaeological Trigger Zones SINCs Site Investigation Required for Sewer Potentially Contaminated Land SSSIs Water SEPA (Drainage Network) Potential BT SPA/RAMSAR Flood Area Land Ownership Transition Area Outline Virgin SEPA (Coastal Extents) Potential Private Ownership Scottish Power *Erskine North Barr Walled Garden Flood Area Council Ownership and Sundial (Sundial tranferred to HVOHTL Lennoxlove) Transition Area Outline Transition Area Outline

Next Steps The Council will work with landowners, • Flood Risk Assessment/Drainage Impact Additional technical documents may be email: [email protected] developers, key agencies and the local Assessment required, however, the scope of the supporting phone: 0300 300 0144 community to deliver the development of the • Site Investigation Report information will vary depending on the site Development & Housing Services Erskine Riverfront Transition Area. • Design and Access Statement and use proposed. Renfrewshire House • Transport Assessment Cotton Street Further enquiries in respect of this guide Paisley A planning application(s) submitted to the • Topographical Survey Council should be supported by a number of or interest in the development of this land PA1 1JD • Ecology Assessment supporting technical documents. should be directed to: An electronic copy of this strategy can be • Planning Statement found online at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk

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