An empty housing office in Glasgow will be converted into a flat for the homeless to tackle the city’s housing crisis
Glasgow: An empty office in the city is getting a new purpose. It’s being turned into a flat for homeless folks. This move aims to help with the ongoing housing crisis.
Wheatley Homes is behind this plan. They want to change the old housing office back into a cozy two-bedroom flat on Hillend Road in Lambhill.
This place used to be a flat until 2004 when it became an office. Now that it’s sitting empty, the housing association is ready to bring it back to life as a home.
The council is stepping in, covering 75% of the costs through their affordable housing program. They’ve set a deadline for the work to be done by March 31, and the flat will be for homeless people.
A design statement from City Building highlights the urgent need for affordable homes in Glasgow. They see this project as a great way to tackle the housing emergency.
They also mentioned that converting this office back into a home is a smart use of existing space. It’s a win-win for those struggling with rising living costs and limited housing options.
Wheatley has already submitted their planning application to the Glasgow City Council, and they’re waiting for approval.
Looking back, the design statement noted that this property was changed from a flat to an office in 2004 to better serve tenants in the area. Sadly, those offices are now empty.
The council is currently reviewing the application, and we’ll see how it goes!
