Images have been drawn up of a new 'sustainable' apartment block in Finnieston set to be built on the site of a historic foundry.
The eight-storey development on Minerva Street will house 59 apartments, comprising of one, two and three bedrooms as well as a large residents' roof terrace and children's play area.
The development has been given the green light by the Scottish Government despite numerous objections from locals and MSP Paul Sweeney who described it as an 'erosion of Glasgow’s industrial heritage'.
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The foundry is believed to have been constructed in 1869 for &W Young, ships, plumbers and brassfounders.
Glasgow City Council is yet to provide Nevis Properties with planning permission, prompting an appeal to be submitted on Nevis Properties’ behalf, which then went to the Scottish Government to determine.
Andrew Duncan, Land Director at Nevis Properties, said: “This is exactly the type of development that we believe is perfect for Glasgow – it will bring much-needed high-quality homes onto a brownfield site helping to bring people back into the city, and promoting the use of more sustainable transport.
“It’s unfortunate that the delivery of new homes on the site has been delayed due to the need to go through an appeal process. We’re very glad that the Scottish Government profoundly agreed with the merits of our proposal, recognising the many benefits of this development for the people of Glasgow.
“We hope to work productively and collaboratively with Glasgow City Council in future to avoid the need for such appeals. We believe as a business we are well placed to help unlock the development potential from other brownfield sites within the city and in-doing so help Glasgow meet its housing objectives.”
Each apartment will boast at least one private terrace or balcony while residents will enjoy two large, outdoor shared garden areas: a residents’ garden and children’s play area on level one, and a roof terrace with panoramic views across Glasgow, cooking facilities, and a growing area.
A selection of properties will be priced at a level to cater to first-time buyers, as well as attract young professionals.
Work is set to begin on the project later this year.
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