Revised plans are being drawn up for Glasgow’s expansive High Street goods yard site following its sale to a new developer. The 7.5-acre derelict site, located between Collegelands and Bell Street, has been acquired by Galliard Apsley Partnership, a joint venture between Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital, which focuses on large-scale brownfield regeneration.

Previously, build-to-rent operator Get Living secured planning permission in February 2023 for an ‘intergenerational community’ featuring 821 flats for rent, 681 student accommodation rooms, and a mix of retail, leisure, food, drink, and commercial space. However, Get Living has now sold the site to Galliard Apsley Partnership.

Gerard Nock, chairman of Apsley House Capital, commented: “We will submit a new application that will bring the site back to life and enhance the local area with a design-led urban scheme that provides a mix of tenures, increased connectivity, and high-quality public realm to benefit residents and the public.”

Stephen Conway, chief executive and executive chairman of Galliard Homes, added: “We are delighted with this development in Glasgow, a city with a rich heritage and vibrant future. This site aligns perfectly with our vision of turning urban spaces into thriving communities. Together with Apsley House Capital, we are committed to delivering a high-quality, mixed-use development, providing much-needed rental and student housing.”

The new proposal includes residential properties, rental flats, co-living units, and student accommodation, along with retail, food and drink, business, and commercial space. A proposal of application notice has already been lodged with Glasgow City Council, and public consultation is now required before a planning application can be made.

This development is expected to be a key topic at upcoming property networking events in Glasgow, drawing interest from local property investors and construction professionals. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of construction business events in Glasgow, where such developments are poised to transform urban spaces into vibrant communities.

Get Living chief executive, Rick de Blaby, said: “The disposal of the Glasgow site is the result of a review of our development strategy, enabling us to recycle capital into our operational and development assets, within which we have four schemes launching in the next two years. We wish Galliard Apsley Partnership and the city of Glasgow every success in their development of this important site.”