WEST of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has secured planning and listed building consent to lead a multi-million pound revamp of Glasgow’s Station House.
The B-listed building, at 34-36 St Enoch Square, will be converted into city centre homes for mid-market rent.
The housing association said the project will demonstrate how the repurposing of commercial buildings into residential properties has the potential to re-shape and reinvigorate UK city centres.
Acquired by the West of Scotland Group in 2024, Station House was originally built in the 19th century as the headquarters for the Glasgow and South Western Railway Company.
The property extends over five floors from first floor level, with retail on the ground floor in separate ownership. WSHA will work alongside CCG (Scotland) and MAST Architects on the project.
Chief Executive of WSHA, Simon Fitzpatrick, said, “We are thrilled to have been awarded planning consent for Station House in the heart of the city centre as our first conversion project. We are proposing to develop the site for up to 28 mid-market rent homes which will provide new affordable housing options for residents and kickstart a new approach to revitalising the city centre.
“We have been supported with the acquisition of the historic building by Glasgow City Council through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and are delighted to be a major partner in the Council’s strategy to bring people back into Glasgow city centre, ensuring the future sustainability of the city.”
Working within the St Enoch conservation area, the transformation of the two blocks will balance the protection of local heritage with modern standards of comfort and sustainability to ensure the building’s longevity.
Project architect at MAST, Calum Foster, added, “This project will not only deliver high-quality homes in the heart of Glasgow but will also breathe new life into two important buildings, safeguarding their future. It’s an opportunity to combine sensitive conservation with sustainable design, helping to shape a more vibrant and liveable city centre.”
Councillor Kenny McLean, convener for Housing at Glasgow City Council, commented, “This is significant news that illustrates the changes underway in Glasgow city centre, and we are delighted to support West of Scotland Housing Association on this project. The repurposing of this vacant property, and increasing the city centre population, are key goals in our strategies for the area. The plans for this striking building will not only bring it back to life but also help revitalise St Enoch’s Square as residents enjoy affordable, high-quality and energy-efficient homes in the centre of Glasgow.”
