£125m plans have been submitted to build hundreds of new homes in Glasgow

New City Vision have submitted a proposal to create new homes and regenerate Govan Graving Docks in Glasgow.

The new project, which has been designed by Glasgow-based architects O’Donnell Brown, would see the construction of up to 304 new homes. This plan marks the latest milestone in a wider masterplan to regenerate the three Docks.

Originally built in the 19^th century, architects are keen to restore its history within the new development. Work is already underway to reopen Dock No1 for historic ship repair, with future phases including the development of a unique heritage park that will serve the existing community.

As it stands, the only thing left on this site is a pumphouse, which developers plan to convert into a visitor and community attraction. In addition, the submitted proposals outline that the new homes will take up just 20% of the overall site footprint. Following completion of the entire project, it is intended that 80% will be transferred to community ownership.

 Whilst building the development, experts pledged to keep the community involved and they have been sharing regular updates through the project website, a Facebook page, and a series of newsletters distributed to around 1,500 individuals living or working around the site.

Harry O’Donnell, chairman of New City Vision said: ‘An integral component of our vision to bring life back to the Docks, I am delighted to have submitted our residential proposals to build new housing along the southern side of the site and have reached this milestone in our journey.

‘Taking up just 20% of the overall site footprint, these plans have been sensitively designed to complement our vision, ensuring development of a new and dynamic space fit for the 21^st century while also increasing supply of much-needed new homes.

‘As this proposal has been the subject of extensive community consultation over the past two years, I would like to thank all those who have provided feedback throughout the consultation process, and I look forward to continuing this engagement as we bring forward our proposals for the component parts of our wider vision.’

A planning application was submitted to Glasgow City Council in December 2023 and it is anticipated that a decision will be reached in spring 2024.

Image: O’Donnell Brown

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