FINNIESTON APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT GIVEN GREEN LIGHT

Nevis Properties has been given the green light for 59 apartments in Finnieston, Glasgow.

The eight-storey development at 131 Minerva Street will house one, two and three-bedroom flats that share a residents’ roof terrace, children’s play area, secure parking and electric vehicle charging units. 

The brownfield site currently houses a vacant office building and associated car park.

The developer, which is part of Kelvin Properties, submitted its proposal to Glasgow City Council in October 2021. But one year on from the submission, the council had provided no planning determination, prompting INECI to launch an appeal on Nevis Properties’ behalf, which then went to the Scottish Government to determine.

The project, situated on the corner of West Greenhill Place, was approved by the Scottish Government Reporter.

Andrew Duncan, land director at Nevis Properties, said: “This is exactly the type of development that we believe is perfect for Glasgow, it will bring much-needed high quality homes onto a brownfield site helping to bring people back into the city, and promoting the use of more sustainable transport.

It’s unfortunate that the delivery of new homes on the site has been delayed due to the need to go through an appeal process, but we’re very glad that the Scottish Government profoundly agreed with the merits of our proposal, recognising the many benefits of this development for the people of Glasgow.”

He added: “We hope to work productively and collaboratively with Glasgow City Council in future to avoid the need for such appeals, as we believe as a business we are well placed to help unlock the development potential from other brownfield sites within the city and in-doing so help Glasgow meet its housing objectives.”

Designed by architecture studio Haus Collective, each apartment will have at least one private terrace or balcony, along with two outdoor shared garden areas: a residents’ garden and children’s play area on level one, and a roof terrace with cooking facilities and a growing area.

A selection of properties will be priced at a level to cater for first time buyers and work is set to begin on the project later this year.