The plan for 109 flats beside the City Halls attracted 143 objectors from local residents and groups.
applications committee, where the objectors had the chance to quiz the developers, it was decided to grant approval.
“It’s ironic since Glasgow was the host of the COP26 UN Climate Change Summit and its leaders have regularly spoken about how determined they are to boost the greening of the city. Christy Mearns, Green councillor, said: “I’m bitterly disappointed that councillors have voted to obliterate the last available open space in Merchant City and putting world-renowned“Unfortunately, there is now no chance of ever creating a park here, despite the area crying out for it.
“We have set out an innovative design to attract people back into the Merchant City – creating an attractive and accessible space to live, visit, work and enjoy.
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