Plans have been submitted to build new student accommodation in Glasgow.

Alumno, an award-winning purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) specialist, has applied to build a new development on St George’s Road in the Woodlands area

If given the go-ahead, the six-storey building would accommodate 262 students with a range of high-quality single ensuite bedrooms with shared kitchens, and self-sufficient studio rooms.

The development will also feature a level of accessible rooms for those with additional needs.

A private dining room, lounge and common study space will be situated on the fifth floor of the building to create a dedicated space for students to socialise and work. 

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Local businesses will have the opportunities with proposed commercial units at the site, which is currently empty.

Alumno has chosen to partner with Carson & Partners, who have previously worked with them on another PBSA project, Hyndland House.

The developer has also promised that the project will minimise any adverse effect on the site which is near the Woodlands Conservation Area.

Alumno's managing director David Campbell said: “In providing much-needed high-quality accommodation for Glasgow students, our overarching intention is to respect the diverse community of Woodlands and St Georges Cross and reconnect and repair the missing corner of St George’s Road while reinforcing the character of the area and re-introducing the frontages at street level."

Speaking about the proposed design, Iain Carson of Carson & Partners, said: “The plan, elevation and massing treatments follow a rational approach, in response to existing datums, materiality, proportion and local architectural characteristics. 

"The extruded celebration of the corner incorporating a rooftop communal living room and articulation of the facade along Grant Street are both familiar local West End terrace features.

"At ground level, a transparent dual aspect reception will physically and visually connect one of two landscaped courtyards to the street while its adjoining retail space will once again help to reanimate and reinstate vibrancy to this significant part of St Georges Road.”