Plans submitted for 'one of Glasgow's most recognisable buildings'

The former Duke Street Hospital in the East End is set to be converted into 19 high-quality, affordable flats if plans are approved.

The landmark is a Category B-listed building dating back to 1904. It will be turned into flats by CCG (Scotland) Ltd for Loretto Housing Association, part of the Wheatley Group, with designs being led by MAST Architects.

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It has been vacant since 2016, with the developers claiming it requires 'significant remedial work', including the 'careful reconstruction' of its distinctive oriel window.

According to CCG, the new properties will be designed to meet Housing for Varying Needs standards, ensuring they are adaptable, inclusive and suitable for people at different stages of life, including older tenants and those with additional accessibility requirements.

Located at 245 - 249 Duke Street, the landmark gatehouse once formed the entrance to the Eastern District Hospital, which played a central role in Glasgow’s healthcare for nearly a century.

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Lindsay Lauder, Director of Development and Regeneration at Wheatley Group, said: “We’re delighted to be working with our partners to return this iconic building to the community.

"This exciting redevelopment will protect the character and heritage of this much-loved building, while bringing much-needed affordable homes to Glasgow's East End.”

David Wylie, Managing Director, CCG (Scotland), said: "CCG has a longstanding partnership with Wheately Group and we are proud to be working with them once again on the transformation of this landmark building.

"Our direct appointment has enabled us to bring real added value to the design process, working collaboratively with MAST and the wider design team members to drive efficiencies while carefully realising our shared conservation ambitions.

"This is a unique, important project, and one that wholly supports Glasgow City Council’s housing and built heritage priorities.”

A spokesperson from MAST Architects added: “Giving new life to historic buildings is something we are passionate about at MAST.

"We are proud to be working with Wheatley Group and CCG at Duke Street, not only to revitalise an important part of Glasgow’s townscape, but to deliver much-needed warm and healthy homes.

" We look forward to working with our partners to realise this project, which has the potential to act as an exemplar for urban refurbishments across the city.”