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16/09/2026

Planning Approval Granted For 112-Home Tradeston Development

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Planning permission has been granted for more than 100 affordable, mid-market homes in Glasgow’s Tradeston.

The Cook Street scheme, designed by abc, will deliver 112 one-, two- and three-bedroom flats in two blocks facing a shared green space. Ten per cent of the homes are designated for people who are physically disabled or wheelchair users.

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CCG (Scotland) will build the development on behalf of Lowther, part of the Wheatley Group.

Laura Henderson, managing director of Lowther, said: "We are delighted to have received approval for our plan to transform this empty land.

"As the wider area transforms into a bustling, modern neighbourhood, we are excited to provide much-needed mid-market housing in a fantastic part of the city."

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