Thousands object to plan to demolish Glasgow gym for flats

However, objector Richard Bush said the current application proposed to build double the number of flats compared to the original permission granted.

He said the latest planning framework from the Scottish government “emphasises improving the health of west central Scotland and opportunities for play, socialising, relaxation and physical activity, which is exactly what this gym does”.

Planning committee chairman Ken Andrew said: “We have a huge homelessness problem and what this does is it increases the housing stock in Glasgow.

“It basically will take pressure off existing housing tenure types. It is regrettable that we lose the gym but there are other facilities locally.”

Redevco will pay over £247,000 as the scheme does not meet the requirements for amenity space, children’s play and outdoor sport.

Plans include a gym for residents, a library, lounge areas, bike stores, roof gardens and a central courtyard.

Additional reporting by local democracy journalist Drew Sandelands.