Proposals put forward to demolish Finnieston police station for 62 new flats

The derelict Cranstonhill Police station site in Argyle Street could be home to 62 flats if the latest planning application gets the go-ahead.

There will be one, two and three bedroom apartments with the building rising partly to six storeys.

Proposals would see six commercial businesses on the third floor, 30 parking spaces, storage for bikes and a sixth floor roof terrace available among other features. A mature Hornbeam tree is to be chopped down for a number of reasons including that it “would limit the use of the pavement.”

Five small to medium trees are to be planted along the front of the proposed building on Argyle Street to make up for its loss.

Westpoint Homes and Police Scotland have submitted the planning application to Glasgow City Council.

A design access statement lodged with the council described the building as a modern, “contemporary tenement.” It said: “The design aims to create a contemporary tenement with a controlled elegance that sits well in the context of the surrounding tenements. A high quality, robust palette of materials will be used throughout.”

The statement claimed the “site offers a fantastic opportunity to repair the urban fabric of this part of Argyle Street following on from the newly completed Sanctuary Housing association development that lies adjacent. Creating new active retail street frontages, to support the growing boutique business community of Finnieston.”

The document continued: “The design of the building presents a simple, crisp modern aesthetic with large glazed areas. The building is unique and designed specifically for this site.”

No decision has been taken on the planning application yet.