An outspoken councillor says a self-build plot scheme was 'doomed from the start'.

Councillor David Wilson spoke out after it was agreed that the asking price for plots in Leperstone Avenue in Kilmacolm be reduced to attract more interest.

This comes after it was revealed only two of the seven available plots, aimed to tackle de-population have been sold since 2017.

Councillor Wilson said: "This whole project has been a nightmare for local residents.

"The site preparation, which hit hard rock in the quarry, left folks unable to be in their houses during the day due to noise.

"The whole site has been consistently overgrown and simply a parking place for dog walkers.

Council leader Stephen McCabe said that alternative uses may have to be considered, such as specialist housing for people with additional support needs.

The revised plot values recommended by Hames Estates, Kilmacolm equates to an average nine per cent reduction.

This will reduce the overall site value from £523,000 to £475,750.

Councillor Wilson said: "I hope that the reduction works but I have my doubts. In my view the project was doomed from the start."