College Gardens, High Street, Glasgow

Site

The long-derelict former College Street Goods Yard, located behind High Street railway station, extending across a 7.5-acre brownfield site.

Proposed Development

College Gardens is a major residential-led regeneration scheme delivered by the Galliard Apsley Partnership. Planning approval has been secured for the comprehensive redevelopment of the site to deliver:

• 713 build-to-rent homes
• 999 student beds
• Buildings reaching up to 20 storeys
• Extensive landscaped courtyards and green spaces
• Improved pedestrian and cycle routes
• A predominantly car-free environment with resident amenities at ground floor

The masterplan prioritises sustainable urban living and creates a vibrant new residential quarter for Glasgow city centre.

Key Objectives & Benefits

• Regenerate a long-underutilised brownfield site
• Support Glasgow’s housing needs through high-density urban living
• Create extensive green spaces and high-quality landscaped public realm
• Enhance pedestrian and cycle connections across the area
• Deliver a sustainable, car-lite environment
• Contribute positively to the city skyline through well-designed towers
• Improve wider connectivity and public realm for the community

Consultation

The planning approval was granted by Glasgow’s planning applications committee following an extensive planning process involving engagement with key city stakeholders and technical consultees.

Issues

The project required transforming a long-derelict site into a dense, mixed-tenure place while ensuring design quality, sustainable travel, and public realm enhancements aligned with Glasgow’s strategic regeneration goals.

Outcome

The application was approved, enabling the delivery of a landmark new residential quarter. Construction is expected to commence in late 2025, with first phase occupation targeted for 2028.