Premier Neilston in Renfrewshire has asked for customers’ support as it battles to keep hold of its InPost parcel lockers.
The lockers were installed in October 2024, meaning that locals no longer had to travel miles to Darnley or Paisley to access parcel lockers.
But last summer, East Renfrewshire Council received complaints regarding noise, disruption and traffic issues, which led to a Compliance Officer addressing the issue of no planning permission.
The store applied for permission retrospectively, but this has been rejected. “Their decision was based on concerns that the operation could cause significant noise and disturbance to nearby residents, even though we believe the impact is minimal (the lockers are quiet, electronic, and no louder than everyday high street activity like traffic or shop deliveries,” said the store.
“These lockers have been a fantastic addition for so many of you – making it super easy to collect and drop off parcels 24/7, reducing missed deliveries, and saving time and hassle,” the retailer told Facebook followers. “We’ve loved seeing how convenient they’ve been for busy families, workers, and everyone in Neilston!”
The store has now asked customers to contact Blair McDougall, Labour MP for East Renfrewshire, to share positive experiences of the lockers and ask him to support keeping them.
