New homes and offices planned by Glasgow’s St. Enoch Centre

More than 1700 homes could be created in the St. Enoch Centre as part of a transformational overhaul for the Glasgow shopping mall.A newly revealed masterplan unveils Sovereign Centros’ proposals for a new shopping and leisure space, transforming the former Debenhams building into offices as well as building a four-star hotel and flats.The property developer has lodged a proposal of application notice (PAN) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Request to Glasgow City Council with its 15 to 20-year vision for the city centre hub.A planning application is being prepared for submission later in the year. The masterplan re-imagines the St Enoch Centre as Scotland’s “foremost mixed-use development” offering retail, leisure, entertainment, a hotel, offices and city centre homes.The proposals for an area that totals around 2.5 million sq ft include transforming the former Debenhams building into “high quality” office space and building a four-star hotel.Glasgow City Council has a long-term strategy to encourage more people – including families – to live in the centre with improved amenities including green spaces and active travel routes and a reduction in traffic.It is anticipated that the St Enoch Centre plan would be brought forward in a number of phases over the next two decades.Sovereign Centros and the project team – which includes architect, Leslie Jones Architecture and planning consultancy, Iceni Projects – will hold further discussions with key stakeholders and a public consultation in the coming months.