Plans for electric vehicle charging hub near Renfrewshire cinema given green light

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Plans for an electric vehicle charging hub next to a cinema in Linwood have been approved by Renfrewshire Council. Osprey Charging Network has been given permission to develop a section of land near Saturn Avenue in the area of Phoenix Retail Park.

The company will build a facility with 16 charge points on a gap site in the vicinity of the Showcase Cinema de Lux, Marmalade Pot pub and McDonald’s fast-food restaurant.Osprey said in a design and access statement submitted with its application: “Our proposal will serve as a vital piece of new infrastructure for both locals and for visitors.

Further, it will serve to increase footfall at the local businesses.”It said the proposals would have “minimal visual impact” on the area because the chargers will be limited to 2.3 metres in height and contained within a small area.

The company added: “To minimise disruption to the site, both during construction, and once operational, the charge points and infrastructure have been located together.“With regard to the proposed site layout, the development consists of 16 charging bays arranged around a two-way circulation road.