Housing developers have lodged plans to build almost 70 new apartments on the site of an old Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) office in Paisley.
An application has been submitted to Renfrewshire Council by Kelvin Properties for the site in Lonend next to Mecca Bingo.
The Glasgow-based developer bought the site - which has been vacant since 2018 - in September last year and plans to knock down the existing office building and "reinvigorate the town centre".
Alongside 67 flats across three blocks, the proposals include shared spaces and hybrid office zones alongside a fully-equipped children's play area.
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Planning documents state the existing building is thought to have been constructed in the early 1990s and holds "little architectural value".
Kelvin Properties director Marc Taylor said: “We hope to reinvigorate a derelict vacant site and in doing so help to reinvigorate Paisley.
“The location is fantastic from a sustainable travel perspective. We see this as a key gateway site into Paisley town centre, for those travelling from the south along Lonend.
"We have sought to design and create a high-quality development that welcomes people to the heart of the town while removing vacant buildings which can be an eyesore.
“With the development’s proximity to the town centre, as well as its accessible prices and impressive environmentally-friendly features, we expect it to be extremely attractive to first-time buyers and young professionals.
“We truly believe this development can help Paisley thrive. We are now very excited to progress our plans with Renfrewshire Council."
Across the development, there will be 21 one-bedroom apartments with a standalone home-working area outwith the bedroom which developers say will "futureproof" the flats in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
And in an effort to reduce carbon emissions, the urban regeneration specialist intends to re-use as much of the crushed material from the demolition as possible to accommodate the blocks while solar PV panels will be used on the roof to power the buildings.
Kelvin Properties is also aiming to encourage green travel with 15 active charging stations on the site and a bus stop and train stations close by.
If plans are given the green light, it is hoped work can start later this year.
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