Glasgow approves 49 flats with rooftop garden on derelict site

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 08:06 · Archive

Glasgow councillors have approved 49 new flats with a rooftop garden at Pacific Quay, a derelict site vacant since the Garden Festival.

Glasgow councillors have granted Surplus Property Investments permission to build 49 two and three bedroom homes on the empty plot at Pacific Quay in Govan, which has been derelict since the Garden Festival.

The development will consist of two blocks reaching six and five storeys on the rough grassland site. It includes a ground floor shop unit, 32 parking spaces and 60 cycle spaces, along with a rooftop garden and solar panels.

Councillors welcomed the plan. Councillor Jill Pidgeon said: 'I absolutely support this development. I really like the idea of a rooftop despite the Glasgow rain. I think having a rooftop garden is something we should encourage.' She also praised the design featuring solar panels. Councillor Mhairi Hunter backed the scheme, saying it would bring 'much needed housing to the area'. Councillor Imran Alam noted the site was derelict and the height kept in line with surrounding buildings, and highlighted the excellent transport links nearby.

Councillor Pidgeon also asked for consideration to be given to reinstating the Children of Glasgow Fountain, which is currently in storage, as part of community money use on the site or in Festival Park. An official agreed to discuss this with the applicant.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow flats with rooftop garden green-lit for festival site left derelict for yearsThere will be two blocks - reaching six and five storeys - making up 49 two and three bedroom homes.Glasgow Live · 5 Nov, 07:45
• Rooftop garden flats approved for derelict Glasgow Garden Festival siteGlasgow councillors approve 49 new flats at Pacific Quay, Govan, featuring a rooftop garden, solar panels, shops and cycle spaces on a derelict siteThe Herald · 4 Nov, 16:49

In this story: Pacific Quay · Govan · Glasgow · Surplus Property Investments · Jill Pidgeon · Mhairi Hunter · Imran Alam

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