“Cars don’t need sunshine, grass and plants do, and so do people.”
A bid to knock down “eyesore” former offices and build 12 flats for social housing in Cranhill has been turned down again.
Planning officials rejected the proposal due to concerns over “poor quality” design, an “excessive” car parking area and failure to provide “adequate” outdoor space for residents. More information on flood risk was also required, planners said.Councillors were concerned that pedestrian access to the building “would be to the rear”.
An initial review meeting in November had been continued to allow the applicant to provide more information, including an ecology survey, hydraulic modelling of the Carntyne Burn, the level of bike parking and the amount of open space provided. They believed, as the development was for social housing, the council should “show flexibility” on the car parking and open space.
Open space was “never discussed during the planning process”, the appeal claimed, but the developers were “content” to make a financial contribution to compensate. She said: “I think it is generally a fairly good application and it’s always good to see registered social landlords coming forward and wanting to build affordable houses in the city. We are in need of more housing.
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