Builder told to halt work at Paisley housing development over planning rules breach

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Construction workers at a controversial Paisley development have downed tools after being found to have breached planning rules.Miller Homes was told to stop excavating soil at its controversial Thornly Park site or risk being issued with a temporary stop order.Renfrewshire Council told the developer it had not yet met the conditions of its planning permission for the 179-house development and therefore was not permitted to start works.It was revealed last month that Miller Homes staff had arrived on site on August 28 and were given the green light to install a works portable building and heras fencing around the grounds on Caplethill Road.But in a letter shared with the Paisley Daily Express, it has been confirmed that during an unannounced visit to the site, Renfrewshire Council planners found the developer had gone further and started the build.It states: “We visited the site in question yesterday and noted that the developer had progressed to excavating an area of the site which included earthworks and soil movements.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.