Developers have agreed to retain the historic facade of the former Marks and Spencer store on Sauchiehall Street as part of plans to build student accommodation.
The historic facade of a former Marks and Spencer store on Sauchiehall Street is to be retained as part of a new development.
Fusion Students are looking to build student accommodation for around 600 residents with shops on the ground floor in place of the popular supermarket.Paul Sweeney MSP and Historic Environment Scotland had agreed that if the demolition were to go ahead, efforts should be made to preserve the facade. As well as retaining the facade, the historic Wellington Arcade is set to be reinstated, providing a publicly accessible connection between Sauchiehall Street and Renfrew Street.
“The vision for the design has been subject to extensive community consultation over the last few months and we are pleased that the feedback from those conversations has been reflected in our updated proposals for the scheme.
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