COTTONRAKE Bakery’s West End Cafe Plan Rejected
PLANNERS have refused an application by Cottonrake Bakery to turn an empty Glasgow West End shop into a cafe. The eatery was proposed for 717 Great Western Road, near the junction with Byres Road. City officials rejected the proposal stating that lack of appropriate...
CONSTRUCTION Starts On AC By Marriott Hotel In Glasgow
WORK has started on a new AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow City Centre. Ogilvie Construction is building the 245-bed property at George STreet/John Street for developer Chris Stewart Group. It is part of a £100 million mixed-use development which will transform most of...
BUILDING Can Be Knocked Down For Merchant City Development
PLANNERS have agreed to the demolition of a city centre building as part of a major mixed-used development. The unlisted commercial premises at 152 Trongate, formerly a leather goods shop, will be knocked down to make way for the Candleriggs Quarter scheme which...
GLASGOW’S New Prison Would Have ‘Friendly Face’ And Look Like Student Accommodation
THE Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has applied for permission to build a replacement for Barlinnie Prison on derelict land at Provanmill. The massive facility would be beside the Provan Gas Holder Station on Royston Road. SPS is seeking consent for the principle of...
