A proposal for the redevelopment of the former Teacher's Whisky building in Glasgow has reported been approved, according to reports.

Mosaic Architecture + Design had developed a planning proposal for the conversion and change of use of the former Teacher building at St Enoch Square, into a whisky-themed bar/restaurant with 25 serviced apartments on the upper floors.

It is believed that the delivery of the project will help reinvigorate this part of the city, building on the recently consented hotel developments to the south of the Square.

Providing new purpose, enhancing its appearance and creating 15 jobs, the development will be a high-quality addition to Glasgow's leisure offer and bring a new all-day café, bar and restaurant, revitalising this iconic St Enoch Square focal point.

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The project will represent an investment of more than £6 million in the city, adding a new serviced apartment brand, complete with a ground floor bar and restaurant, giving vibrancy and vitality to an important and historic part of the city centre and helping activate this part of the pedestrianised St Enoch Square

The proposals include new external lighting and external repairs to the facade. It is also hoped that, throughout the summer months, outside tables and chairs will be used in the square.

The iconic 'Teacher' gilded sign will also be refurbished and an important part of the application is to reinstate the full original signage which also had gilded signs stating 'Scotch Whisky Distillers' on the lower levels.

Previously, Stephen Mallon, director of Mosaic, said: "The design is one we feel is respectful of the existing building, history and context, the idea of a new whisky-themed bar is obvious, given the heritage, and the Teacher brand owners are supportive and keen to be involved in the design aspects of the development."