Fresh plans submitted for 140 flats on Finnieston site
A planning application has been submitted to Glasgow City Council to build 140 apartments on a vacant car park in Finnieston.
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A new proposal has been lodged with Glasgow City Council to construct 140 flats on an empty surface-level car park at 30 Finnieston Street.
The application from Singaporean developer Woh Hup Group seeks to increase the number of homes on the site, located at the junction of Finnieston Street and Minerva Street near Lidl. Planning permission for 132 flats and ground-floor commercial units had previously been granted in 2023 following nearly 300 objections from local residents.
Described in planning documents as an enhancement of the consented proposal, the revised scheme would consist of one, two and three-bedroom apartments for sale, alongside ground-floor commercial uses facing Finnieston Street and the eastern end of Minerva Street. The plans also include 70 basement car parking spaces, co-working areas, a gym, and a ground-level private courtyard.
The application notes that local restrictions on city council parking permits for new-build developments present a significant challenge that can affect interest from buyers who depend on vehicle ownership.
Planning documents prepared by Mosaic Architecture & Design state that the development aims to address a shortage of properties for sale in Glasgow and diversify the site's offer under its new ownership.