Plans approved for 1,100 new flats on banks of River Clyde

Plans for more than 1,100 new flats on the banks of the River Clyde have been approved by Glasgow City Council.

The Yorkhill Quay development will also feature a 200-bedroom hotel, leisure facilities and open space for the public.

New walkways and cycleways will also be built to run along a waterfront promenade which will help connect neighbourhoods in Partick and Finnieston.

Developers Peel Waters said the the proposals will turn the "derelict brownfield site" into a "thriving community".

Brian Lavalette, the company's property director for Scotland, said: "It’s great to see the planning consent come through for this fantastic sustainable development at Glasgow Waters."

He described the project as "one of the largest and most exciting regeneration projects in Scotland".

Mr Lavalette added: "Yorkhill Quay will be a major, landmark development within it, delivering much-needed new homes, improved connectivity and infrastructure whilst creating a pipeline of new jobs for our community."

The Springfield Quay development is part of a wider project to redevelop five neighbourhoods in the city.

The Peel Waters plans for Glasgow Waters includes thousands of homes, student accommodation and even plans for a indoor well being spa resort.