CONSTRUCTION is underway on a development that will bring 50 new homes for social rent to Glasgow’s southside.
The project, delivered by AS Homes (Scotland) on behalf of Southside Housing Association, will bring affordable housing to the site on Pollokshaws Road which was formerly an Arnold Clark showroom.
Designed by Keppie Design, the development will comprise a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom flats, including wheelchair-accessible homes, set across four, five, and six-storey blocks. The project, which initially saw ground preparation works underway in early 2024, experienced delays before progressing to full construction. It is now expected to be completed by 2026.
The site will be car-free, designed to ensure plenty green space will be available. Residents will benefit from landscaped communal areas, featuring natural greenery, play areas, and seating. Graphite footpaths will connect the site.
AS Homes (Scotland) revealed it is delivering the homes to Gold Hybrid sustainability status. PV panels and lower-energy lighting will be incorporated to improve efficiency and reduce energy bills.
Paul Kelly, MD of AS Homes, said, “We are delighted to be moving forward with this transformative development in Glasgow’s southside. This project will breathe new life into the area, revitalising a derelict site into a vibrant, sustainable community designed with the needs of future residents in mind.
“By delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes in a well-connected location, we are addressing the direct demand for affordable housing in the west of Scotland while also enhancing the local environment with thoughtfully designed green spaces and modern communal facilities. We look forward to seeing this development take shape and provide lasting benefits for the southside of Glasgow.”
Paul McVey, CEO at Southside Housing Association, added, “We are delighted to see this development finally commence on such an important corner site in Glasgow’s southside. These homes will go some way to helping address significant housing supply issues in the city and will go towards alleviating homelessness and overcrowding among other housing needs. We are grateful to the work of our partners in managing to negotiate the obstacles facing the development and look forward to creating a lasting footprint on the Pollokshaws Road corridor.”
