New student homes in Glasgow City Centre

McLaren Property is proposing to replace a redundant 1970s-style office building at 285 Bath Street with purpose built student accommodation, which will free up private rental properties and help address Glasgow’s housing shortage.

We are a privately owned business and a leading UK developer of places to live, study and work. Our aim is to transform student living across the UK, creating outstanding places that use low-carbon solutions to positively shape the future of UK cities, while carefully managing local community impact to create safe and comfortable environments.

Community Consultation

We have been using this website to support our consultation process.

The second round of consultation concluded on 30th August 2024. Thanks to those of you who have taken part.

You can still view the most recent consultation information by clicking the link below:

77,640

Full-time students in Glasgow (2021/22)

Growth in student numbers predicted to continue

25,735

Full-time international students (2021/22)

57,865

Students need accommodation each year

Lack of Purpose Built Student Accommodation means 26% of students live in private rented sector and with family

-23%

Fewer properties to rent vs. 2017-19 average

Shortage of accommodation and continued demand has increased Glasgow rents by 27% in the past year

Contact Us

Email: hello@285bathstreet.co.uk

Phone: 0800 987 5990

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