1.14 acres with full planning for 359 apartments — prime Glasgow build-to-rent opportunity.
Full planning permission for 359 Build-to-Rent apartments (application 22/00804/FUL)
A rare city-centre development site with full planning permission for 359 Build-to-Rent apartments, roof terraces and ground-floor commercial space. The 1.14 acre (0.46 ha) freehold plot sits in Cowcaddens within short walking distance of Glasgow city centre and multiple universities — a location that suits student, commuter and urban rental markets.
The grant of planning (GCC application 22/00804/FUL) significantly de-risks entitlement for a high-density residential-led scheme with podium/roof amenity. Excellent vehicular and public-transport links (close to Junction 16 of the M8, Cowcaddens subway and Buchanan Bus Station) support strong rental demand and operational connectivity for residents.
Buyers should weigh clear positives against material considerations: the surrounding area is classified as very deprived, broadband speeds are very slow, and the scheme provides no private gardens—amenity will be communal or podium-based. The site appears as a cleared/level infill plot or surface car park and will require full construction delivery and build-out costs.
This opportunity is aimed at developers or institutional investors seeking a large-scale, high-density urban rental scheme in Glasgow. Offers are invited for the Heritable Interest; further planning and technical information is available via Glasgow City Council (application 22/00804/FUL).