Kelvin Properties has had its redevelopment application for an 1890s school building validated, bringing 49 new homes, a rooftop garden and children’s play area to Glasgow's west end.
The apartments will be powered by green energy, will include bicycle parking and electric vehicle charging stations, while enhancing biodiversity with bird and bat boxes and a tree planting strategy.
The 24 properties will include four penthouse apartments and a new L-shaped block within the grounds, for 25 apartments.
The development, due to start in 2023, is situated near Kelvingrove Park, the University of Glasgow, the M8 and the subway, and is Kelvin Properties’ second school redevelopment; the first being the former Broomhill Public School in Glasgow which is now 68-apartments.
The site closed as a school in the 1980s and has been used most recently as offices. The plans were submitted to the Glasgow City Council on Wednesday.
Marc Taylor, director of Kelvin Properties, said: “Our plans will allow a community to flourish and reinvigorate an incredible building, while protecting the environment and boosting the local economy.
“Glasgow’s west end continues to be a welcoming and attractive place to live and, as demand for properties continues to grow, we’re pleased to restore this stunning building to its former glory.
“Although the building isn’t listed, we will retain its fantastic architectural features while maximising outdoor and rooftop space.”
The urban regeneration specialists, headquartered at Charing Cross, just a stone’s throw from its Mitchell Apartments development, recently announced its first venture in Scotland’s capital.
The project on Logie Green Road, which will provide affordable housing in the Canonmills area of Edinburgh, is now underway.
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