Outline plans approved to redevelop major Glasgow shopping mall

Development manager Sovereign Centros has got the thumbs up for outline plans to transform the St Enoch shopping centre in Glasgow into a landmark mixed-use scheme.Proposals focus on the creation of a transformative city centre living scheme with over 900 homes, shops, leisure facilities, hotel and offices.The masterplan, drawn up by Leslie Jones Architecture, proposes an urban network of streets, based on historic street layouts.Given the scale of the proposed development, the current expectation is that phased works will take 15 to 20 years to complete, with elements of the existing St Enoch Centre remaining operational during this period.A new St Enoch Street and the square are the main features of the scheme, providing public realm and connectivity between the city and the Clyde.With the Scottish Government aiming for Glasgow to become carbon neutral by 2030, social, environmental and economic factors are at the forefront of Leslie Jones Architecture’s proposals.The masterplan retains part of the site, including the listed Debenhams Building, the listed Buck’s Head Building and traditional masonry facades on 135 – 153 Argyle Street, which are to be incorporated in the new layout.