A FORMER nursing home site in Dennistoun could be transformed into residential flats if plans are given the green light by councillors this week.

The planning application to create 36 apartments at the former Peter McKendrick home at Kennyhill Square will be brought before

the planning committee tomorrow.

The old building, parking areas and formal front gardens were demolished in summer 2018.

If approved the site, directly beside Alexandra Park and near to St Rollox bowling club, could be the new home to 12 one-bedroom flats, 20 two-bedroom flats and four two-bed wheelchair accessible flats.

The homes would be surrounded by Victorian tenements and this is causing some concern for local residents and politicians.

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So far there have been 25 letters of objections submitted to the council regarding the proposal including submissions form MSP Paul Sweeney and councillor Kim Long.

Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has raised concerns over the loss of privacy, lack of parking and the proposal not being in keeping with the existing streetscape of the area.

Green councillor Kim Long has also objected on the grounds of not enough parking for residents loss of privacy into neighbouring back courts and inadequate access into the site.

Developers say they will upgrade the existing footpath and road between the site and Kennyhill Square.

A further 21 objections as well as a petition from Dennistoun community council with 65 signatures have raised concerns about the loss of view, damage to the historic nature of the area, lack of parking, noise and traffic pollution.

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Residents are also worried that this development, which they believe to be of poor design, would affect property prices in the area.

Home Group, the developer based in Glasgow, has tried to reassure residents that proposals have been carefully designed to complete the urban block by respecting the building line established within Kennyhill Square.

Their planning application states: “While the form is undoubtedly modern, strong design cues have also been taken to reflect the architectural characteristics of the neighbouring Victorian tenements.

“The heavy reliance on masonry elements and the colour and character of this masonry, have been carefully considered to add weight and to reflect the red sandstone that is so dominant in the surrounding area.”

The planning committee are expected to made their decision tomorrow.