Campaigners hoping to save what's left of former TA Centre in Paisley could land reprieve

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Campaigners fighting to save the remains of the former Territorial Army (TA) Centre in Paisley could land a reprieve after planning chiefs said there is "no clear justification" to back demolition.Elected members are set to make a decision on JR Construction's application for listed building consent to knock down the façade at Renfrewshire Council's planning and climate change policy board on Tuesday.A petition, launched by retired conservation officer Duncan Macintosh in opposition to the proposal for the B-listed structure in High Street some weeks ago, has already gathered in excess of 1,000 signatures.Now the ranks of people desperate to preserve a future for the building have landed a major boost after a report by the chief planning officer recommended the owner's application be refused.John Wilby, chair of Paisley West and Central Community Council, said: "The online petition’s success in attracting more than a thousand signatories reveals the strength of public feeling about the preservation of this historic building."The recommendation to the planning board that the developer's application to demolish is rejected is a very welcome development."The local authority's planning report, which will be pored over by board members ahead of next week's special meeting, explained much of the façade retention scheme, made up of scaffolding, has been removed.As a result, a temporary stop notice was issued on October 14.

This was followed by a listed building enforcement notice and stop notice on November 11. The council also demanded the retaining structure be reinstated.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