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Glasgow Times
30-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Rangers hero McCoist to pay developer contributions in Renfrewshire
The 62-year-old hopes to build 38 houses and flats of contemporary design on a site of vacant land on the western boundary of number 24 Thriplee Road in Bridge of Weir. The application has been put forward by Erskine-based company James (Glasgow) Ltd, which lists the former Ibrox striker and Jeffrey East as company directors. A previous report in 2018 told how the football legend had joined up with Mr East to create the venture, which at the time was described as being "involved in the buying and selling of own real estate'. The site is described in planning documents as "effectively open countryside", "some 2.4 hectares in size" and "bound by housing on three sides". Included in the proposal are plans to construct nine detached houses, six semi-detached houses and 23 flats split into three individual blocks. A council report has revealed the possible impact on local schools if families move to the new houses. They assessed nearby schools before ruling a "developer contribution" would be required if planning was permitted. Papers said: "Following assessment of the proposed development, the educational impact, has been assessed and presented in the data in appendix 1. "This shows that a developer contribution will be required for Bridge of Weir Primary School, Gryffe High School, and St Benedict's High School." The development has faced opposition from a number of locals. READ NEXT: Highest civil court issues decision in Tommy Sheridan's case against council READ NEXT:Former Catholic priest admits repeated abuse of boy more than 40 years ago In their objections, residents raised concerns about issues such as increased traffic, a lack of local infrastructure including schools and doctors surgeries to accommodate the development, and the potential flood risk to existing properties. Other concerns raised included the safety of cyclists and pedestrians including children walking to and from school, noise concerns and the impact on the 'significant local bat population'. The consultation on the plans closes on June 30 and the application is currently under consideration by Renfrewshire Council.
The National
30-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Ally McCoist to pay developer contributions in Renfrewshire
The 62-year-old football legend hopes to build 38 houses and flats of contemporary design on a site of vacant land on the western boundary of number 24 Thriplee Road in Bridge of Weir. The application has been put forward by Erskine-based company James (Glasgow) Ltd, which lists the former Ibrox striker and Jeffrey East as company directors. READ MORE: 'He's not a historian': Tom Devine speaks as Neil Oliver binned from Scots tour buses A previous report in 2018 told how the football legend had joined up with Mr East to create the venture, which at the time was described as being "involved in the buying and selling of own real estate'. The site is described in planning documents as "effectively open countryside", "some 2.4 hectares in size" and "bound by housing on three sides". Included in the proposal are plans to construct nine detached houses, six semi-detached houses and 23 flats split into three individual blocks. A council report has revealed the possible impact on local schools if families move to the new houses. They assessed nearby schools before ruling a "developer contribution" would be required if planning was permitted. Papers said: "Following assessment of the proposed development, the educational impact, has been assessed and presented in the data in appendix 1. "This shows that a developer contribution will be required for Bridge of Weir Primary School, Gryffe High School, and St Benedict's High School." READ MORE: Man charged after crucifix set alight and headstones damaged in cemetery attack The development has faced opposition from a number of locals. In their objections, residents raised concerns about issues such as increased traffic, a lack of local infrastructure including schools and doctors surgeries to accommodate the development, and the potential flood risk to existing properties. Other concerns raised included the safety of cyclists and pedestrians including children walking to and from school, noise concerns and the impact on the 'significant local bat population'. The consultation on the plans closes on June 30 and the application is currently under consideration by Renfrewshire Council.
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Rangers legend Ally McCoist ordered to pay contributions to three schools as part of controversial housing development
ALLY McCoist will have to pay education bosses if he gets the green light for a controversial housing development. The football pundit, 62, hopes to build 38 houses and flats of contemporary design on a vacant site in upmarket Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. 3 Ally McCoist wants to build new homes in Bridge of Weir Credit: Alamy 3 The new development has proved controversial 3 Furious locals have lodged objections to the plans McCoist and his business partner applied to Renfrewshire Council but face stiff opposition from some locals who object to the plans. A council report has revealed possible impact on local schools if families move to the new houses. They assessed nearby schools before ruling a 'developer contribution' would be required if planning was permitted. Papers said: "Following assessment of the proposed development, the educational impact, has been assessed and presented in the data in appendix 1. "This shows that a developer contribution will be required for Bridge of Weir Primary School, Gryffe High School, and St Benedict's High School." Developer contributions are negotiated by councils based on estimated additional pupil impact from new homes granted planning permission. The fees are confirmed through legal agreements between developers and council bosses with planning permissions being withheld until guarantees have been given. Rangers hero McCoist runs development firm James (Glasgow) Ltd along with his associate Jeffrey East. The firm was set up in 2017 and is involved in the buying and selling of real estate. James (Glasgow) Ltd said their proposal had been 'informed by sustainable design principles' and would not impact the village. Ally McCoist confesses to 'horrendous' epic fail ahead of final day of Rangers legend's charity bike ride Some residents have blasted the development plans over fears it will add pressure on schools and GP surgeries plus increase traffic. McCoist asked for approval to have almost 30 trees removed after Storm Eowyn caused damage on the site and caused some to collapse. A tree surgeon's dossier said: "Due to the instability and increased safety risks posed by the remaining trees, we request approval for their removal as well, as a precautionary health and safety measure. "To be clear this is for all Lawson cypress remaining in the tree row." Renfrewshire Council will make a decision in due course. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
