In a significant move towards revitalizing Paisley’s Westend, Renfrewshire Council has taken a proactive step by initiating the demolition of a perilous building at Underwood Lane in the Westend of Paisley. This marks the beginning of a transformational journey for the area, which is set to undergo a comprehensive redevelopment. The selected contractor for this crucial phase is Beattie Demolition, a renowned name in the demolition industry.
The commencement of demolition in Paisley’s Westend comes after Renfrewshire Council assumed responsibility for covering the costs of demolishing the hazardous building at Underwood Lane. Prioritizing the safety of residents and the community and will finally see Underwood Lane reopened to traffic after being closed for years, the council’s intervention ensures that the redevelopment can proceed without compromising the well-being of those in the vicinity.
Underwood Lane becomes the focal point as the first tenement property to undergo demolition in the Westend with Well street due in the coming months. This milestone underscores the commitment to modernising the area and creating a safer, more vibrant community space.
While this marks the inaugural step, the journey to Westend’s transformation is far from over and it’s taken years to get to this step.
The responsibility of executing this crucial demolition phase has been entrusted to Beattie Demolition, a reputable company known for its expertise in the field. Their involvement signifies a commitment to precision, safety, and efficient project management.
The initiation of demolition work at Underwood Lane signals a new era for Paisley’s Westend. With the first steps now being seen as proactive measures, Beattie Demolition’s expertise, and a vision for a revitalized community, the redevelopment project is set to transform the landscape. As other properties are gradually acquired and prepared for demolition, the Westend community can look forward to a future that combines modern amenities with the rich heritage of Paisley. The journey has begun, and the possibilities are as vast as the potential for positive change in this historic part of town.
Paisley Photographs has been capturing the changes in the area for nearly thirty years from when demolition was first mentioned for the area, and thanks must to to all these retailers who up to now who have allowed access when they have been closing down ensuring a legacy of images will live on.
Paisley Photographs 
A blunder by the Council – there is more than one way to re-generate – this is so disappointing. As someone who lived on Well Street until recently, have to say that am hugely disappointed. Whilst the building near Underwood lane might have been unsafe, there were others further up that were perfectly fine structurally. The flats were great inside – big rooms, high ceilings – much better than many moderrn developments. Just needed investment. But no – the Council will be taking them down. The new flats? We shall see how well they look in 20 – 30 years. Guarantee will just be another soul-less development. Not to mention the local businesses being destroyed. Another part of Paisley’s “rich heritage” is being destroyed by the Council.
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