A fresh application has been submitted to demolish one of Paisley’s historic listed buildings following a devastating fire last year.
Spiersfield House, a category B-listed property located on Stevenson Street, suffered significant damage after a blaze broke out in August 2024. Three fire engines were sent to tackle the inferno, with emergency services confirming that thankfully, no one was injured.
The building, which had most recently operated as a nursing home, has since remained vacant and in a dangerous state. Its attached modern extension, located to the right-hand side, also appears to be included in the new proposal.
An earlier application to demolish the original structure and its extensions was rejected by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in October last year. At the time, the heritage body said the bid did “not demonstrate that the demolition of the building would comply with national policy or guidance.”
However, the latest submission—filed on June 3 by ZM Architecture on behalf of the applicant—has won HES support. The organisation has stated that the updated plans are now “consistent with national policy and guidance on listed buildings.”
HES has also accepted findings from Thomas Gray quantity surveyors, who concluded that restoring Spiersfield House is “not economically viable.”
The proposal is currently under consideration by Renfrewshire Council, with public comments invited until July 1.
Residents with views on the building’s future—whether in favour of preserving heritage or making way for new development—are encouraged to take part in the consultation process.
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