Plans have been submitted by Organic Architects, on behalf of Sanctuary Scotland, for the development of new retirement flats and a worship space on the Bearsden Road, Glasgow.

According to Urban Realm, the proposed site is on the existing Anniesland Methodist Church site, but the plans would allow the church to continue to worship in its present location while also reducing overheads.

It is understood permission has already been granted to demolish the existing church which no longer meets the congregation's needs and carries prohibitive maintenance and upkeep costs.

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In a statement, the Reverent T Alan Anderson said: "In selecting a partner the congregation wished the developer of the site to have a non-commercial purpose, in order to continue the community work of the church. We believe that working with a Housing Association to build retirement housing for the local elderly is a very good fit for us.

"For some years the Church has been suffering with the burden of looming repair bills for the ageing church building. The purpose of the Methodist Church is to provide worship, evangelism and outreach, not to be a custodian of ancient buildings."

The new homes have been designed to meet housing for varying needs and eco-homes standards.

(JP/CD)