March 27 2023

A Scottish Government reporter has dismissed attempts to have a historic brass works listed by granting an appeal for 59 apartments.

Nevis Properties successfully overturned arguments against development, centred on a loss of light to properties opposite and the reliance on single-aspect flats (23).

In a statement, the reporter said: "The council considers the overall design and appearance of the appeal proposal is high quality. A number of objectors disagree (although these comments refer to the previous ten-storey design).

"Based on my inspection of the site and surrounding area, I am satisfied the proposal would integrate successfully into the local streetscape."

Others had raised concern over the loss of a historic brass foundry to make way for the development, with Paul Sweeney MSP lamenting: "Ultimately HES’ decision not to list the brass foundry building after a listing application was made, and then grant a certificate of intention not to list spelled its death knell. I supported both the listing application and wrote against the granting of the Certificate of intention not to list (COINTL), but my representations were not upheld by HES in this instance.

"A further sad and unnecessary erosion of Glasgow’s industrial heritage in the face of profit-driven and architecturally poor quality development in the Stobcross and Finnieston district."

Andrew Duncan, land director at Nevis Properties, added: “It’s unfortunate that the delivery of new homes on the site has been delayed due to the need to go through an appeal process. We’re very glad that the Scottish Government profoundly agreed with the merits of our proposal, recognising the many benefits of this development for the people of Glasgow."

The unlisted Brass Works is located 110m outwith the St Vincent Crescent Conservation Area. 

3 Comments

#1 Posted by James Hepburn on 28 Mar 2023 at 14:28 PM

Paul Sweeney's comments are ironic given the number of historic buildings that disappeared under Labour governance. Perhaps the appropriate envelopes are no longer available?

#2 Posted by Fat Bloke on Tour on 28 Mar 2023 at 17:10 PM

Cheap / cheap / cheap ...

Snider central -- Lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut.

Nothing about the issue just cheapshots against an individual.

Are the Nats of today to be held responsible / accountable for their forefathers political dalliances in the 1930's?

#3 Posted by Ghetto King on 31 Mar 2023 at 10:22 AM

Regardless of the politics , another useful building which has been successfully repurposed to be razed to the ground. Will it come to the point that old buildings will not be seen as salvageable? Will this lead to current buildings having a shorter and shorter lifespan?

Post your comments