The Court of Session has overturned a planning decision made by Renfrewshire Council in relation to green space on the outskirts of Johnstone, thus opening up a large portion of the land for development.
And it has led to cries that democracy is being stifled in the area, according to residents who are upset at the decision of a major court to intervene in the area’s development policy.
Following a legal challenge brought by real estate company James (Glasgow) Ltd, the Court of Session has decided to remove the green belt designation from the ‘sheep field’, on Auchenlodment Road, and redefine it as ‘white space’ – opening it up to housebuilders.
