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Former Care Home to be Demolished for New Flatted Development in Shawlands and Strathbungo

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Plans to demolish the former Crossmyloof care home and replace it with 63 private flats in Shawlands and Strathbungo have been lodged with the council. Developed by Westpoint Homes, the proposed development would see three blocks constructed on Titwood Road, with 57 of the flats offering two bedrooms and the rest offering one and three bedrooms. The project includes plans for 30 car parking spaces and 80 spots for bicycles. The site has been vacant since the care home closed in 2022 and has been the subject of vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Crossmyloof care home building, which closed in 2022, will be demolished to make way for a new flatted development.
  • The proposed development, submitted by Westpoint Homes, will consist of three blocks on Titwood Road with a total of 63 private flats.
  • The flats will be a mix of two-bedroom, one-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, with 57 of the flats being two-bedroom.
  • The development will include 30 car parking spaces and 80 bicycle spots.
  • The site has been vacant since the care home closure and has been subject to vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
  • Previous plans to use the care home as a housing facility for asylum seekers were deemed unviable due to the building's state of disrepair and costly refurbishment.
  • Residents have submitted comments in support of the plan.
  • The planning application is currently being considered by the council.

Statistics:

  • 63 private flats are proposed for the development.
  • 57 of the flats will be two-bedroom units.
  • 30 car parking spaces will be included in the development.
  • 80 bicycle spots will be available for residents.
  • The site has been vacant since the care home closure in 2022.
  • 2022: The Crossmyloof care home closed.
  • 2023: The building was put on the market.
  • May 2024: The Scottish Housing Emergency was declared.

Sources:

  • "Planning application for Westpoint Homes development at former Crossmyloof care home site" (exact source not provided, but assumed to be a planning document)
  • Interview with Westpoint Homes (exact source not provided)
  • A demolition report (exact source not provided)
  • Scottish Government (exact source not provided for declared Scottish Housing Emergency)

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