Plans to build 48 flats on site of former Half-Time School in Paisley to go ahead after vote

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Plans to build 48 flats on the site of the former Half-Time School in Paisley have been given the go ahead by Renfrewshire Council.Westpoint Homes has been granted planning permission for the residential development – including parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure – at Maxwellton Road, subject to conditions and a Section 69 agreement.The project will involve the construction of a C-shaped building, which a planning statement from agent company Stantec said will "provide a choice of attractive accommodation" in the town, close to services and public transport.While the proposal ultimately landed the green light following a vote, it did not receive universal support at Tuesday's planning and climate change policy board.Councillor Kenny MacLaren, an SNP representative for Paisley Northwest, said: "I've got a number of concerns about this site, not least that we threw out a similar proposal last time round."This time round the proposal is larger but has fewer parking spaces and all the traffic access is on to Maxwellton Road, which already has a primary school next to it, Spinners Gate Resource Centre next to it and West Primary just further down the street."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