22-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Plans for student accommodation tower approved by council
Currently, the land is an "underutilised brownfield site".
This development, designed by tp bennett, contains nine wheelchair accessible spots and 9,500 sq ft of amenity space including a cinema room, games area, karaoke room, rooftop lounge and external terrace.
According to applicant Dominus, the construction will generate "significant social and economic benefits", including up to 290 full-time equivalent jobs on and off-site.
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Once operational, the development will support up to 15 direct and indirect jobs.
Edward Law, Planning Associate at Dominus, said: 'We are delighted to have received approval to transform this centrally located and underutilised brownfield site, into 173 high-quality studio bedrooms alongside 9,500 square feet of amenity space.
"Glasgow has one of the UK's largest student populations with an undersupply of purpose-built student accommodation.
"This city centre site benefits from excellent transport links and being within walking distance of several leading universities.'
Nick Rutherford, director at tp bennett, said: 'This development will provide students with high-quality accommodation and amenity space, including flexible study and social spaces, along with a top-floor lounge and terrace offering views across the city.
"We have designed the building to purposely reflect the local heritage while creating a contemporary and distinctive counterpoint, contributing to the wider regeneration vision for this part of Glasgow.'
The site previously received planning permission for a 165-key, 12-storey hotel, which remains live until 2027.
