Developer seeks Glasgow’s thoughts on 500 new student flats on Anderston Quay - near Kingston Bridge and OVO Hydro

Dandara Living, one of the UK’s biggest Built-to-Rent developers, have launched a public consultation as they hope to build nearly 500 student flats and 500 houses on the banks of the River Clyde.

Hoping to build nearly 500 one,two, and three-bedroom homes alongside 490 student apartments, the new-build firm have launched a public consultation to get Glaswegians’ thoughts on building on the derelict land overlooking the Kingston Bridge at Anderston Quay.

Originally Dandara Living hoped to build only new-build housing, but has since altered the original proposal of ‘energy efficient apartments’ to include student accommodation.

Alongside the new homes and flats - the application promises ‘associated high quality amenities’ on the ground and first floors of the buildings, including a cycle hub, large open plan gym, residents lounge, and co-working spaces with views onto the River Clyde.

Central to the site’s design is the creation of a new ‘urban park’ for use by residents and the local community. New private courtyard spaces and recreational areas will be available to residents with ‘extensive planting and landscape throughout.’

A public exhibition of the proposed plans will be held on Tuesday January 31, from 2pm until 7pm, at Central Quay, Hyde Park Street, G3 8BW, with a closing date of February 15 for feedback.

A second event will take place on February 23 from 2pm until 7pm with a closing date of March 9 for comments. People can also view the plans online at the consultation site or call the team on 0800 987 5990.

Rachel Allwood from Dandara Living said: “This is a prestigious location which commands a special development given its close proximity to the Kingston Bridge.

“Following our initial consultation work and having listened to many stakeholders, we now have a design and a mix of accommodation that we believe will provide the right development for the area, meeting the needs of the city and fulfilling Glasgow City Council’s ambition to increase city living, as well as help address the ongoing urgent lack of student accommodation.

“We are passionate about the development being as accessible and inclusive as possible and are looking at ways to work with the community including developing ideas for the urban park.

“We have owned the land for some time and intend to be the onsite operator to ensure our vision will be delivered to the highest standards possible.”

Firmly established in England, Build to Rent developments feature properties that they are let on secure tenancies and not sold. A comparatively new concept in Scotland, residents are offered the long-term security of tenure, with the flexibility of renting and access to communal onsite facilities. Well managed, they are designed to ‘foster a sense of community.’ Further information is available from the built-to-rent developers website.