46 new homes to be built on Glasgow's Grange Road Queen’s Park School

The development, located on Grange Road in the Southside, will deliver a mix of high-quality, energy-efficient flats designed for people over the age of 55.

Led by Sanctuary Scotland, the project marks the latest stage in the ongoing regeneration of the Battlefield area, part of the wider masterplan for the former Victoria Hospital site.

The development, located on Grange Road in the Southside, will deliver a mix of high-quality, energy-efficient flats designed for people over the age of 55. (Image: Supplied)

Gillian Lavety, development director for Sanctuary Homes Scotland, said: "This is a hugely positive step forward for Sanctuary Scotland and for Glasgow.

"We are proud to be delivering 46 high-quality, energy-efficient amenity homes for social rent in an area of the city where affordable housing is in very short supply.

"These new homes will provide comfort, security and independence for older residents, while helping to address the wider housing crisis facing Glasgow."

Glasgow City Council has granted planning permission for the scheme, which will transform the long-vacant brownfield site, formerly Queen’s Park School, into urgently needed homes.

The site has been unused since 2019, following years of use as a car park after the school's demolition between 1995 and 2006.

The approved plans include two five-storey blocks and a third structure with four wings ranging from five to seven storeys.

The development will also feature a private communal garden, 14 parking spaces, and a publicly accessible green space.

The site benefits from strong transport links and is considered by planners to have high public transport accessibility.

The project supports Scotland’s National Planning Framework 4, which encourages sustainable development in areas well-served by public transport to help reduce reliance on private cars.

The development, located on Grange Road in the Southside, will deliver a mix of high-quality, energy-efficient flats designed for people over the age of 55. (Image: Supplied)

The wider Victoria Hospital masterplan has already delivered hundreds of new homes, new streets, and public realm improvements, bringing life back to previously derelict land.

The Grange Road scheme will add to this by providing homes specifically for older residents, contributing to a more balanced and inclusive community.

The site is also close to key heritage sites, including Battlefield Rest and the historic battlefield.

Planning officers confirmed the development will not have a significant detrimental impact on nearby listed buildings or the historic setting.

There are also plans to incorporate public art reflecting the area’s history in the new green space.

The approval is set against the backdrop of the city's ongoing housing emergency.

Glasgow continues to face significant demand for affordable housing, and these additional social rent homes are expected to make a meaningful difference.

The development also supports efforts to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions by delivering warm, energy-efficient housing.

Originally approved in February 2024 for 36 units, the revised plans now include an additional 10 flats.

Planning officers concluded that the increase would not place undue strain on local services or amenities.

Gillian Lavety said: "By transforming a long-vacant brownfield site into sustainable homes with excellent public transport connections and attractive green space, this development will make a lasting contribution to the regeneration of the former Victoria Hospital masterplan and the wider Battlefield community."

Work is expected to begin once planning conditions are finalised.

Sanctuary Scotland is part of Sanctuary, one of the UK’s largest social housing and care providers, managing more than 125,000 homes and employing around 14,000 people.

Sanctuary Scotland alone has been serving communities since 1996.

The wider regeneration of the Victoria Hospital site is part of a long-term strategy to create a vibrant, mixed-tenure neighbourhood in Glasgow’s south side, with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and inclusive design.

The Grange Road development aims to meet the specific needs of older residents while supporting broader efforts to address Glasgow’s housing shortage and create cohesive, well-connected communities.