PLANS to build a nursery in Hogarth Park have been given the go-ahead.

Glasgow City Council’s education team submitted the bid to help meet the Scottish Government’s pledge to provide 1140 hours of free early learning and childcare for all children aged three to five.

The new nursery, in the south east corner of the park, will be able to accommodate 87 children.

“To deliver this 1140 expansion, the council is committed to providing new build early learning and childcare facilities in areas where high demand for early years places exceeds existing physical capacity,” the application stated.

The Carntyne Road site will have four playrooms, a dining room, reception area, offices, a kitchen and laundry room and toilets and changing facilities.

It will be open Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. There will be no set sessions, allowing families to use their hours flexibly.

“The selected site is located in the south east corner of the park, minimising the impact on the park generally, and making use of the existing access road,” the plans added.

“This area of Hogarth Park is largely hidden from passing users and as a result of its ‘backland’ location there are issues with anti-social behaviour.

“This site will offer opportunities for children to engage with the natural surroundings within the nursery play areas and beyond into the park, and provide some much-needed activity within the park throughout the day.”

There will be 18 car parking spaces in total, with three for disabled use.

Plans were recently approved for a new nursery in Tollcross Park, which is also part of the council’s plans to provide 1140 hours of childcare.