Up to 300 homes planned for derelict Glasgow site

Outline plans have been submitted for a major residential development plus commercial units on derelict land just north of central Glasgow.Up to 300 houses and flats are planned for a site on the east side of Carlisle Street, north of Inverurie Street/Endrick Street, in Cowlairs. The development would feature a mix of flats and terraced housing, with buildings ranging from two to six storeys.Fourteen retail, commercial and workshop units are also being proposed by applicant Albermarle Glasgow 2012 LLP. Parking for 330 vehicles and 340 cycles would be provided.The site was occupied by Cowlairs Locomotive Works until the late 1960s and later used by Scottish Water.