Plans to build a sports pavilion and two five-a-side pitches at the home of Harmony Row in Renfrew have been given the green light.

The project at Sir Alex Ferguson Park in Row Avenue, which will also include the creation of a sloped viewing terrace, has been approved by Renfrewshire Council subject to conditions.

The works will be carried out in phases, with the pitches arriving during the first, the new pavilion – consisting of a clubhouse and changing facilities – forming part of the second and additional parking in the third.

The local authority’s report of handling explained: “This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a sports pavilion and the formation of two five-a-side pitches with associated access road, parking and hard and soft landscaping on Row Avenue, Renfrew.

“The application site, which is located within the Braehead Commercial Centre, is bound by roads to the north, east and south.

“A hotel is found to the west. A sports pavilion, football pitch and parking are currently found on the site.”

Applicant Harmony Row confirmed in its bid for planning permission the existing changing and clubhouse facilities would make way for the new pavilion.

The measurements have been included in the council’s report, which added: “The applicant proposes to erect a sports pavilion to the east of the existing pitch that would, at its maximum extent, measure 37 metres in width, 14.5 metres in depth and 6.5 metres in height.

“A soft landscaped viewing terrace would be created between the sports pavilion and existing pitch.

“Two five-a-side pitches, enclosed by 3.5 metre high fencing, would be formed to the east of the pavilion, with an area of hard landscaping found in between.

“To the north of the site, the existing road would be extended to provide access to the 30 newly created parking spaces.”

There are no residential properties within 200 metres of the site and while a hotel is located to the west, the local authority does not believe the development would have a “significant negative impact on the amenity” of people staying there.

In an official decision notice, the council said: “The proposal accords with the provisions of the development plan and there were no material considerations which outweighed the presumption in favour of development according with the development plan.”

The site is named after Aberdeen and Manchester United legend Ferguson, who played for Harmony Row during his formative years and is a patron and benefactor of the club.