PLANS have been approved for the build of a student accommodation development featuring a food hall and courtyard events space on the site of the former ABC music venue in Glasgow.
Developed under Vita Group’s new brand, House of Social, the scheme represents a new chapter for Sauchiehall Street – combining modern student living with a vibrant community-focused venue.
James Rooke, planning director at Vita Group, said, “Over the past two years, we’ve worked closely with Glasgow City Council and other key stakeholders on a scheme that will become a landmark destination for Glasgow. We are delighted with the news today and are as eager as everyone to get started on site and help towards the regeneration of this part of Sauchiehall Street.
“Our aim has always been to regenerate this anchor site by bringing forward exciting plans which celebrate the city’s best independent food and minds. The beautifully designed destination food hall will breathe new life into this iconic location creating a place for the people of Glasgow to come and enjoy together whilst revitalising Sauchiehall Street, meanwhile the student accommodation above will play a pivotal role in reducing the number of students finding their way into Glasgow’s private rented accommodation in their second and third years.”
Work is hoped to start on site in the autumn of this year and scheduled for completion in the summer of 2028, Vita Group added.
The development will feature a ground floor food hall providing space for five emerging food brands, with over 400 covers and a large bar. Moving from day into night the food hall will become an events space featuring music, entertainment, and a community hub.
The student accommodation will offer 356 bed spaces comprising 306, four, five, and six bedroom ‘houses’ with a shared kitchen and lounge, and 50 studio spaces. It will also feature a fitness centre, social and study spaces, café-style lounges and cycle storage.
