Savills has secured planning permission from Glasgow City Council for a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Cadogan Street, within an increasingly well‑connected and regenerating part of Glasgow city centre.
The proposed scheme will deliver 259 student beds in a design-led development located just minutes’ walk from George Square, placing it at the heart of Glasgow’s commercial, academic and cultural core. The site benefits from excellent rail, subway and road connectivity, reflecting the area’s growing appeal to both occupiers and investors as regeneration accelerates.
Designed in response to a constrained urban site, the proposals deliver high-quality accommodation alongside a generous package of amenity space, including wellness facilities, roof terraces and collaborative study and working areas, supporting contemporary student living and wellbeing.
The decision represents a key milestone for the project and reflects a robust planning strategy, informed by early and ongoing engagement with planning officers, a design approach aligned closely with policy, and a strong focus on sustainability and carbon reduction.
Craig Gunderson, Associate Director at Savills, said: “This is a significant step forward and reflects the strength of the planning strategy and design response. The proposals demonstrate how high-quality PBSA can be successfully delivered on a challenging city-centre site, while supporting Glasgow’s continued growth as a leading UK university city. Its central location, excellent connectivity and quality of amenity will ensure it makes a positive contribution to both the student housing market and the wider regeneration of this part of the city.”
Glasgow continues to be one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, underpinned by a strong higher education sector, sustained inward investment and rising demand for well-located, high-quality accommodation. The Cadogan Street scheme aligns with this trajectory, supporting the city’s long-term economic and social growth.
Savills managed the planning process alongside the wider consultant team, coordinating with Bankfoot APAM, Russ Drage Architects Limited, Heyne Tillett Steel, Crookes Walker Consulting Limited, Cavendish and Catella APAM.