However proposals to transform the historic Crofthead Mill into flats, hotel and a museum were given the thumbs up.

Almost 100 residents attended a meeting hosted by members of the village’s community council on February 11.

The results of the meeting, in which members of the public were invited to voice their opinion and vote on projects, have now been published.

And it reveals a mixed bag of emotions, with homeowners and tenants being strongly opposed to some plans, while supportive of others.

Residents voted by a show of hands at Glen Halls on February 11.

When asked to comment on the proposals to narrow the carriageway on Neilston Main Street, improve buildings throughout the street, create parking and lighting and improve the village’s Market Square, just three people voted in favour of the plans, while 39 said no, out of 50 people who voted.

Residents’ concerns were summed up by the report, which read: “Main street narrowing sounds like a plan for more chaos, not less, especially for elderly people who use the local shops.

“Traffic lights are required for crossing the Main Street as the volume of traffic through the village is a problem at the moment.

“If we build more houses in the village the problem will be worse: we need traffic lights at Main Street.

“How does narrowing a main road reduce congestion?” A similar reaction was shown by proposals for a community hub in the village, which would have seen the library relocated, more parking and retail, residential and business developments brought forwards.

Just 16 per cent voted in favour, with 38 residents opting to oppose the proposal.

However the public opinion was split almost down the middle when proposals to build a sports complex on Kingston Playing Fields came to the table.

This involves a reduction in pitches from two to one and the conversion of existing pitch to a floodlit all weather surface, with the installation of changing facilities and a small stand.

It has been suggested that this small stadium would become the new home of Neilston Juniors in the event that plans to build 48 homes on Brig O’Lea stadium, the side’s historic home, go ahead.

The Kingston Playing Field plans would also include an all-weather pitch for five-a-side and tennis plus a small grass pitch for seven-a-side and primary school level games.

A skate park, youth shelter and amphitheatre are also muted.

Results show that out of 50 counted voters, 24 voted yes, 14 voted no and 12 were undecided.

The report summed up: “Kingston Park should be upgraded but the Neilston Juniors should remain at Brig O’Lea.

“These proposals remove large areas of Green space from village and provision of public green spaces for all ages including Primary and older people should only be upgraded for young people and children, not football.

“No stand needed, Kingston Park is a public park and we strongly oppose building on it.” The results of the consultation on the Neilston Development Infill Strategy, which closed on February 18, will go before council next month.