Vacant land in North Kelvinside is set to be the home of 39 new flats with a rooftop garden despite dozens of objections.
Plans to build 39 apartments at the corner of Kelbourne Street and Queen Margaret Drive have been given the go-ahead by Glasgow City Council.
More than 40 public objections were submitted in response to the plans including from North Kelvin Community Council, Patrick Grady MP, Sandra White MSP and Councillor Martha Wardrop.
The site was previously home to North Kelvinside Parish Church and now stands beside a play park.
The properties will be a mixture of two and three-bedroom flats, each with a recessed balcony.
A basement will be excavated to provide 27 car spaces and vehicle access will be via two car lifts off Kelbourne Street.
A design document submitted with the application stated: “Acknowledging the site’s prominent corner location and gateway to the West End Conservation Area, development will improve visual amenity, safety and security within the park and reactivate the streetscape.
"The existing derelict site will be cleared to facilitate the creation of a reinstated street edge and a vibrant, dynamic development promoting liveable urban density."
North Kelvin Community Council described the building as "not in character with the surrounding buildings" and said that the building could "loom" over smaller flats. They added that the development could cause congestion on the roads and would result in the loss of eleven trees. They asked for further engagement from the developer to address their concerns.
Sandra White MSP said that locals had approached her to raise concerns about the fact the flats will overlook a play park.
She added: "The proximity of the proposed windows and balconies would be directly overlooking the children's play areas. Understandably, this has created concern in the local community."
The MSP for Glasgow Kelvin recommended that the developer consider screening between the apartments and play areas to protect the children's privacy.
City planners have given the go-ahead for the development subject to conditions.
