MAJOR STEP FORWARD IN REGENERATION OF GLASGOW CANAL AREA

Plans to build more than 600 new homes in one of Glasgow’s key regeneration areas have moved a step closer to becoming reality.

A masterplan for the site in Hamiltonhill – located between Maryhill and Possilpark – has already received planning permission in principle. And now, developers behind the £90m mixed-tenure project have submitted a further application to build the first of four phases.

Leading infrastructure firm Robertson will deliver the homes for Queens Cross Housing Association, with their affordable homes business delivering the first 177 social housing units, in partnership with Urban Union, who will deliver a further 24 homes for sale as part of Phase A.

Enabling works are due to begin this summer should planning permission be granted, with the project seen as a key element in the revitalisation of the Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership area. Collective Architecture serve as architects on the project.

The homes will be a mix of medium-rise flats and cottage flats for smaller households and terraced housing for larger families. There will also be provision for five parks throughout the overall development including a community garden.

Neil McKay, Managing Director, Urban Union, said: “We are specialists in regeneration having successfully delivered projects in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth. For regeneration projects to be successful, it is essential that the community are part of the journey and have a genuine input into the planning process. We are delighted to be involved in the Hamiltonhill regeneration and we will continue to engage with the community throughout the planning stages and project delivery.”

Shona Stephen, Chief Executive, Queens Cross Housing Association, said: “We are delighted to work with Robertson to deliver our Hamiltonhill transformation. We have been working with the local community and Glasgow City Council to create a sustainable plan for the area and we are now at the stage to start delivering on our proposals. We will continue to work closely with local residents to ensure they are at the centre of the regeneration process at Hamiltonhill.’