Residential tower blocks facing demolition in the north of the city will not be given listed status following a review by Historic Environment Scotland.
Wheatley Homes Glasgow has proposed razing the flats to the ground and replacing them with 300 new homes. Following a consultation with the tenants, 85% backed the regeneration plans, with 87% of tenants living in the four blocks earmarked for demolition also supporting the proposals.However, Wyndford Resident's Union is opposing the demolition of the blocks on Wyndford Road and has received backing from two leading architects who believe the buildings could be retained.
Their report added: "We assessed the four high-rise blocks at Wyndford Road, Maryhill. Our assessment found that the buildings do not meet the criteria of special architectural or historic interest required for listing. Plans will see the four outdated and unpopular blocks, which are made up of bedsits and one-bedroom flats, demolished and replaced by 255 new larger homes for social rent and 45 properties for mid-market.
Don't want to live in high risers, don't live in the city....it's as easy as that. You want to populate a growing economy, not rip housing away. If Wheatley want to build houses for families, they can do so out with Glasgow. Glasgows no longer fit for young families.
🤪why on earth would you want to live in one of these blocks ? Never mind want them to be of historic interested HousingCrisis