Plans to create an electric vehicle charging hub on a vacant site next to a Co-op in Renfrew have been submitted to Renfrewshire Council.

Allego wants to develop the plot of land adjacent to the store in Paisley Road into a facility with four charge points – covering eight vehicles.

The company’s proposal includes the installation of two overhead canopy structures, which would stand at a height of 5.2 metres and shelter the units and charging areas.

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Mitie, the agent working on Allego’s behalf, shed light on the planned project in a support statement, which outlined the thinking behind the suggested work.

It said: “This proposed development subject of this application supports the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging provision in the town of Renfrew and the wider Renfrewshire area.

“The development will provide a high-quality and fully accessible electric vehicle charging hub for eight vehicles, thereby helping to facilitate the change towards a more sustainable transport system.

“This statement has assessed the development against both national and local planning policies and demonstrates that the proposal is fully in compliance with the development plan whilst also supporting the government’s net zero goals by increasing the provision of reliable EV charging across the country.

“The proposal will also result in a high-quality redevelopment of this long-term vacant and derelict site which will not only provide essential local infrastructure, but will also improve the character, appearance and amenity of the street scene and surrounding neighbourhood.”

It also explained the development will use existing vehicle entry and exit points and claimed it would not result in any “unacceptable” increase in traffic.

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The statement added: “The layout of the proposal has been carefully designed to allow sufficient space for vehicles entering and leaving the EV charging hub therefore avoiding any unacceptable traffic congestion issues affecting the public highway network.”

A decision will be made on the application for planning permission at a later date.