Planning has been approved to transform Glasgow’s historic dry docks – which had a starring role in a hit Hollywood film – into a new neighbourhood with hundreds of new homes.
The iconic Govan Graving Docks, once at the heart of the city’s shipbuilding industry, were previously used for the final painting and repair of vessels but have lain empty for almost 40 years.
In 2019, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes used the derelict docks on the banks of the River Clyde to film several scenes of his First World War drama, 1917.
The site has been at the centre of a regeneration masterplan.
New City Vision – which is leading the revival – has now been given the green light to build up to 304 new energy-efficient homes on the southern boundary of the site.
Pic: Axson Office
Pic: Axson Office
Glasgow City Council’s planning applications committee unanimously approved the development on Tuesday.
The homes will take up 20% of the overall site footprint, with New City Vision pledging the remaining 80% will be transferred to community ownership on the “completion of the regeneration vision”.
Harry O’Donnell, chairman of New City Vision, said: “There is a clear need for new homes across Glasgow, and this development will help meet that demand while complementing Govan’s wider regeneration.
“Over the past three years, we’ve listened to local voices and worked closely with planning officers to develop a proposal that respects the docks’ heritage while delivering much-needed regeneration.
“Now, we can move forward with delivering a high-quality development that will support the long-term prosperity of the area and the regeneration of Glasgow’s riverfront.”
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Pic: Axson Office
Pic: Axson Office
The development will consist of 74 one-bedroom flats, 208 two-bedroom flats, and 22 three-bedroom flats.
The first phase will involve the construction of 60 apartments in Clydebrae Street, while phase two will see a 12-storey block built on the western side of Dock No.2.
Phase three, the largest, will see four to 10-storey blocks constructed along Govan Road.
The Scottish government previously granted £2.4m to help transform the site into a green space.
Consent was additionally approved last year as part of proposals to reopen Dock No.1 for historic ship repair.
There are also future plans for a heritage park, and it is hoped the old pumphouse – the only remaining building on the site – can be transformed into a thriving visitor attraction.
Jennifer O’Donnell, director at O’DonnellBrown and lead architect on the project, described the planning approval as a “major step forward” in the regeneration of the area.
Describing the docks as a “site of national importance”, she added: “We are excited to see the site embark on a new chapter contributing to the ongoing regeneration of Govan.”
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