PLANS have been submitted to bring Glasgow’s historic former Tower Records building back into use, including turning part of it into a coffee shop.

An application has been made to sub-divide and change the use of the four-storey B-listed premises on Argyle Street, beside the Hielanman’s Umbrella railway bridge.

The ground floor and basement would be used as a coffee shop, with office use on the three upper floors. Shopfront alterations would also take place.

No further details about the coffee shop are given and further planning applications will be made in relation to it.

The Venetian-style building was designed in 1863 and was originally a warehouse. It has been vacant since Tower Records closed 17 years ago.

A design statement included with the application explains: “These proposals represent a rare opportunity to bring life and activity to the entire building, preserving its status and viability for years to come.

“The coffee shop will help to energise the area, adding to pedestrian footfall, and the upper floor offices will add further activity to support local businesses.”

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