Opportunity to acquire a prime development plot in Glasgow City Centre complete with planning consent.
Summary
- Brownfield development site (part cleared)
- Planning Consent Granted (pending section 75 agreement)
- Residential development of 71 apartments (66 studios and 5 x 1-bed apartments)
- Excellent access to public transport
- Located close by Glasgow's vibrant retail core and amenities.
Location
The development site at 520 Sauchiehall Street occupies a truly strategic position within Glasgow City Centre, offering exceptional visibility and accessibility. This prime location bridges the vibrant retail and cultural heart of the city centre with the popular West End, positioning future residents to enjoy the best of both worlds.
The site benefits from excellent transport connectivity, featuring immediate proximity to the M8 Motorway (Junction 18) and Charing Cross Train Station, ensuring seamless travel across Glasgow and beyond.
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Mainline Stations
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Charing Cross (Glasgow)2 mins
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Anderston9 mins
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Exhibition Centre (Glasgow)12 mins
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Glasgow Central13 mins
Underground Station
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Chesham6254 mins
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Amersham6294 mins
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Chalfont and Latimer6318 mins
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Chorleywood6350 mins
Further Information
Rates Payable Upon Enquiry
Service Charge n/a
EPC Rating This property has been set as EPC exempt.
Reason: No building present
Description
This prime development site, approximately 0.1 hectares (0.24 acres), is available for acquisition in Glasgow City Centre, boasting significant dual frontages on Sauchiehall Street and Renfrew Street. The site currently includes a vacant plot, partially cleared since 2008, and the Grade B listed property at 520 Sauchiehall Street, which has been vacant since 2011. Situated within the Central Conservation Area, the proposed development will retain and integrate these historically significant late 19th-century facades, blending heritage with modern design.
Planning Permission has been granted for residential development comprising:
• Residential accommodation: A total of 71 units are proposed (57 on Sauchiehall Street, 14 on Renfrew Street). The unit mix primarily consists of studio apartments, complemented by duplex and 1-bedroom configurations. The Sauchiehall Street building will be 8 storeys, and the Renfrew Street building 6 storeys.
• Commercial Uses: Ground floor commercial provision on Sauchiehall Street is consented for flexible uses including Class 1 (Retail), Class 2 (Financial, Professional and Other Services), Class 3 (Food & Drink), Class 4 (Business), and Class 11 (Assembly & Leisure).
• Resident Amenities: Internal and external amenity spaces are integral to the design, including a ground floor studio, laundry facility, communal kitchen, workspace, lounge, and an external courtyard. Secure cycle parking for 90 bicycles is also provided.
Planning Application: 21/02069/FUL
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