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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans for new student accommodation blocks at Charing Cross, to replace a former lap dancing club, has been given the green light.
Work to clear the site at Elmbank Gardens which was previously occupied by a lap dancing club, Seventh Heaven, as well as a piano bar and restaurant, The Baby Grand, started in January this year.
Now, an application to create a 620-bed mixed use student accommodation development has been given the go-ahead by city planners.
Whilst demolition work took place near Charing Cross station parts of nearby paths and road had to be cordoned off to make the area safe.
Over the course of several months, the structures have been flattened and ground work continued.
CXG Glasgow Ltd secured outline planning consent for the masterplan in late 2024 and, in May 2025, submitted a detailed planning application for phase one, which sets out the delivery of the student accommodation.
Operators Homes for Students, will manage the mix of cluster rooms, club rooms, studio and apartments.
Inside the accommodation there will also be a range of amenity spaces and kitchen and living spaces.
A noticed was issued by Glasgow City Council on June 23, that the planning application had been granted subject to 39 conditions.
Mark Tracey, Director of Tracey Investments Ltd, previously said in January : “CXG Glasgow Ltd’s holding company, Tracey Investments Ltd, is proud to be involved in a project that will not only modernise the visual landscape of Glasgow City Centre, but also assist in reducing the shortage of much-needed student accommodation within the city.
"To date, we have been particularly impressed with how the project team has managed to coordinate our vision of creating one of the most striking purpose-built student accommodation buildings in the city and work hand in hand with Glasgow City Council and Network Rail to bring this project to life.”
Seventh Heaven operated from the space for 20 years before relocating to a £1.6 million 'super club' at 95 Hope Street in 2024.
The Baby Grand opened in the "concrete jungle" in 1984 and closed after 40 years in January 2025.
Demolition and site clearance are expected to be completed by August 2026.
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