Green light unlocks Govan Graving Dock's potential
March 26 2025
Moves to build hundreds of homes at a historic dock have been given the unanimous backing of Glasgow's planning applications committee.
The rubberstamp brings the prospect of 304 new homes at Govan Graving Docks a significant step closer, returning activity to a critical section of the riverfront which has lain derelict for close to 40 years.
Developer Harry O’Donnell, chairman of New City Vision, commented: “Housing is a key part of our vision, creating a lived-in environment that will ensure ongoing activity on the site for years to come. There is a clear need for new homes across Glasgow, and this development will help meet that demand while complementing Govan’s wider regeneration.
“Over the past three years, we’ve listened to local voices and worked closely with planning officers to develop a proposal that respects the docks’ heritage while delivering much-needed regeneration."
Phased delivery will commence with the construction of 60 flats on Clydebrae Street, building momentum for the third and final phase which comprises a 4 to ten-storey block fronting Govan Road.
Lead architect Jennifer O’Donnell, director at O’DonnellBrown, added: “This approval marks a significant result for Glasgow and a major step forward in the regeneration of the Govan Graving Docks, a site of national importance. The project has benefitted from years of consultation with the local community and Glasgow City Council to ensure that it meets the needs of the area while respecting the site’s rich history."
The broader project team includes heritage consultants ZM Architecture, environmental design specialists Atelier Ten and structural engineer Fairhurst.
16 Comments
That blank facade surely kills off that flank as an active edge?
The shoehorn vibe of the Govan Road flats are a particular sore point given the shallow site and its proximity to a supposed industrial enterprise.
Bluewashing would be how most would see the hobby / artisan engineering proposed for only one of the docks.
That is a blue collar wrap around residential over development.
If Glasgow had an industrial strategy worthy of the name this development would not be taking place.
Our virtuous friends have offshored all our industry to poorer countries who they pay with debt based printed (worthless) money to do all our dirty work and swallow our pollution.
So the show goes on and in fact with the lithium industry you can give yourself a huge pat on the back as you drive around in circles saving the world at someone else's expense.
Awaits negative post(s) from people saying this positive news is bad for Glasgow!