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Consultation launched for 71 mid-market rent homes in Pollokshaws

Source: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/

Wheatley Group has launched a consultation over proposals for around 70 mid-market rent flats at the site of the Shawbridge Arcade in Pollockshaws.Under plans designed by Coltart Earley Architecture, Wheatley plans to demolish the shopping centre and build eight apartment blocks of four and five floors with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom flats.The site is one of ten council-owned sites across Glasgow which will be sold to housing associations to ensure the delivery of affordable homes continues post lockdown.Four sites on London Road/Springfield Road, Spoutmouth/Molendinar Street and the Gallowgate, Shawbridge Street and Cook Street are set to be taken over by GHA.Pollokshaws Arcade is also included in the list of nominated disposals.If approved, office accommodation for Glasgow Housing Association would also be provided.