Glasgow office block approved for conversion to 81 student flats
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 17:02 · Archive
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to convert an empty office block near Charing Cross into 81 student studio apartments.
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to convert Sycamore House on Bath Street, near Charing Cross, into 81 student studio apartments. The office block, built around 1980, has been empty and no longer fulfils the requirements of modern users, having faced challenging times in recent years.
Developers CHL (Glasgow) Ltd, a joint venture between Calmont Developments and Hargreaves Land, say office space in the city is plentiful following the longer-term impacts of the pandemic, with many workers now on hybrid arrangements or working from home. They argue a viable alternative use is required for the building's future.
The approved scheme includes an extension to the fourth floor of the west wing. In addition to the 81 studios, the development will feature a cinema and gym in the basement, with common and study rooms on the ground floor. The developers state the location is ideal for student living, being within walking distance of many of Glasgow's higher education institutions and the city centre, and cite an increasing requirement for purpose-built student accommodation across the city.
How it is being reported
- Glasgow office block set to be transformed into 81 student flats with cinema and gymGlasgow City Council approved plans for offices near Charing Cross to be turned into student accommodation afterGlasgow Times · 16 Oct, 15:14
- Glasgow offices near Charing Cross to be converted into student flatsGlasgow City Council has approved a plan to convert Sycamore House on Bath Street.Glasgow Live · 16 Oct, 07:54
In this story: Glasgow City Council · Sycamore House · CHL (Glasgow) Ltd · Calmont Developments · Hargreaves Land · Glasgow · Charing Cross · Bath Street
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