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NEW student accommodation is being proposed for Trongate in Glasgow City Centre, retaining elements of listed buildings.
The proposal by developer Deeley Freed is for 101 self-contained student studio apartments plus amenity provision and a commercial unit.
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A new nine-storey building would occupy the site of 137 to 149 Trongate, with derelict B-listed 137-143 Trongate demolished apart from the facade. The unlisted 2/3 storey building at 145-149 Trongate would be knocked down also. Neighbouring B-listed 151 Trongate would be kept and adapted.
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Anti-social and safety issues associated with the Old Wynd lane would be addressed by creating windows in the wall of the building adjoining it.
The proposals are a reworking of a scheme approved in 2016 for a nine-storey building containing 69 one and two-bedroom studio apartments.
The building would be across the road from the massive Candleriggs Square development currently under construction, which also includes retention of a historic facade.
A document included with the planning application states: “The proposed development presents the opportunity to regenerate a longstanding under-utilised building which sits in a prominent location within Glasgow’s Merchant City.
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“Whilst planning permission has previously been granted for other forms of development, due to market conditions and the prevailing economic environment, the applicant has been unable to develop a viable scheme.
“Therefore, in view of substantial demand for student accommodation within the city and the significant shortfall in supply of high-quality purpose-built student accommodation, the proposal seeks to provide accommodation which will contribute to a successful and sustainable neighbourhood.”
The application is pending consideration by city planners.