Plans have been tabled to redevelop a 1890s school building in Glasgow's west end into new homes.
Kelvin Properties plans to overhaul what was most recently the Napiershall Street Centre on Napiershall Street, between Great Western Road and Maryhill Road. The site closed as a school in the 1980s and has been used most recently as offices.
The plans, which were submitted to Glasgow City Council this week, detail how Kelvin Properties aims to convert the former Napiershall Street Centre to apartments while retaining its architectural features.
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If the plans are successful, the building, which has lain vacant for a number of years, will be converted into 24 properties including four penthouse apartments. Plans also include the development of a new L-shaped block within the grounds for 25 apartments.
In addition to high-quality living space, if approved, the proposed four-storey residential development would feature a whole host of amenities for residents, including an incredible rooftop residents’ garden designed to create the perfect environment for outdoor dining, socialising, exercise, and wellness.
Residents will also be able to benefit from children’s play areas, raised growing beds, herb gardens and several intimate “secret gardens”, while significant measures have been taken to enhance biodiversity, including bug hotels, bird, and bat boxes, pollinating plants, and a comprehensive tree planting strategy.
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 highly attractive place to live and demand for properties continues to grow. We’re very pleased to have submitted plans for the redevelopment that would restore this stunning building to its former glory and provide much-needed high-quality homes in a fantastic location. Although the building isn’t listed, we will retain its fantastic architectural features.
“We have also made sure to maximise outdoor space for the residents - we feel the rooftop space will be particularly attractive.”
The development is planned to get underway as early as Spring 2023 following planning consent being granted.
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