by Jeremy Burrows | Jun 22, 2021 | Arts, Leisure, Entertainment and Sport, Listed / Historic Buildings
AN application to use an old Glasgow picture house as a cinema, concert hall and events space has been refused by city planners. Versatyle Ltd’s proposal for The Lyceum in Govan included turning an area on the ground floor into a hall suitable for various functions....
by Jeremy Burrows | Jun 21, 2021 | Major Developments
CITY planners have approved major expansion plans drawn up by the SEC (Scottish Events Campus). Officials have given permission in principle for an extension to the exhibition and conference centre, more hotel accommodation, foyer/walkway/reception upgrade plus public...
by Jeremy Burrows | Jun 19, 2021 | Listed / Historic Buildings, In Pictures
BUILDINGS on High Street that were badly damaged in a fire have been demolished. A major residential development has been proposed for the site but a verdict from planners is still awaited. Previous Photos Coverage of the fire How the proposed residential development...
by Jeremy Burrows | Jun 18, 2021 | Hotels, Listed / Historic Buildings
PLANNERS have agreed that empty upper floors at B-listed premises in central Glasgow can be turned into a backpackers’ hostel. Metro Inns Ltd applied to convert the first, second and third storeys at Virginia House, at the corner of Virginia Street and Wilson Street...
by Jeremy Burrows | Jun 17, 2021 | Retail
SUPERMARKET operator Aldi wants to open more stores around Glasgow. Five areas of the city are on a list of 20 places in Scotland in which the company wants new outlets if it can find suitable locations. Glasgow targets are Battlefield, Cathcart, Maryhill, Darnley and...