A vacant bank on Govan Road could be turned into a restaurant under new plans.
Glasgow City Council has received a planning application from Sava Estates requesting permission to change the use of the B-listed building.
The applicant wants to convert the ground floor and basement of 705 Govan Road, which was most recently a branch of the TSB.
It was originally occupied by the Glasgow Savings Bank.
A planning report, submitted with the application, states: “When constructed this building would have been a major feature on Govan Road and would have been designed as to be a corner feature linking what then would have been tenemental properties on both Govan Road and Broomloan Road.
“It is now the only remaining building of that period and links to modern residential flatted accommodation on both gables.
“The proposed development will see the change of use of this vacant building into a restaurant.
“Given the raised cill levels and the large windows, the restaurant will have a particularly attractive ambience and offer a quality dining experience.”
Within the restaurant, there would be a bar area where customers could wait to be seated, the kitchen to the rear and an accessible toilet.
The preparation areas, toilets and staff facilities would be in the basement.
Opening hours are expected to be between 10am and 11pm from Sunday to Thursday and from 10am to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
The report states the change of use would “see the transformation of this ground floor property from a passive use as a bank to a more dynamic use as a restaurant”.
“This use will animate this part of the street and in the dark evenings and, during the winter months, the splay of light from the windows will illuminate the street and footpath and create a safer and more welcoming ambience.
“Given that there are few other significant uses on this part of Govan Road this new restaurant in this feature building will contribute very positively to the character of the area and become a local icon.
“It has been demonstrated that the proposed development is in compliance with the relevant policy/guidance and the new use will see the ground floor fulfil a positive role in the overall maintenance of the building.”
