Burnbank Gardens Development
25 Burnbank Gardens is Queens Cross Housing Association’s latest new build development project.
The Association will be providing 48 flats for social rent, designed to meet the needs of elderly people.
The project, in partnership with Glasgow West Housing Association, will consist of two closes of flats with 24 flats in each. When the new building is completed, the close nearest to Burnbank Terrace will be owned and let by Queens Cross Housing Association and the close nearest to Napiershall Street will be owned and let by Glasgow West Housing Association.
Housing Mix
The development will provide 29 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom flats over six floors. Four of the ground floor flats have been designed for wheelchair users while 16 of the upper floor flats have their own balcony. Each flat has access to a shared balcony at the rear on each floor, overlooking the new back court. The eight ground floor flats each have their own front and back doors and gardens and there are lifts in both closes.
History
The site was acquired by Queens Cross Housing Association in November 2022 and the derelict hostel previously on the site was demolished in 2023. Since then, various surveys and preparatory technical work has been carried out, and the funding package for the project has been assembled.
Delivery Timescale
The Association has appointed McTaggart Construction to deliver the construction phase of the project. Work is due to begin in July 2024 and will last for about two years. Further information on McTaggart Construction can be found here:
Impact on Burnbank Gardens
The project does not involve any work to the central gardens. However, some of the branches of the trees on the south side of the garden are overhanging the site and will be trimmed back slightly to allow the building to be built.
During the construction period there will inevitably be some disruption to the neighbourhood, including site traffic. McTaggart Construction will make every effort to minimise disruption for local residents.
New Back Courts
The back courts for each close include drying areas, bin stores, bicycle storage, sprinkler tank rooms, rain gardens, and landscaped areas for residents’ use. There will be 24 parking spaces, accessed off Napiershall Street Lane.
Allocation of the flats
When the building is near completion, the flats will be allocated in line with each Association’s allocation policy. It’s not possible to reserve a flat in advance. Any updates on the allocation and application process will be posted here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will the work start?
The construction work is due to start in July 2024. We will provide an exact start date when all the technical permissions are in place. - How long will the work take?
The work will take about two years from the site start date. - What will the impact be on the central garden?
The only work involving the garden will be to prune some branches which are overhanging the site on the south side. We’re not doing any other work to trees, bushes, plants, or fences in the garden. The garden will remain open for use during the construction period. For safety reasons the path on the south side in front of the site will be closed for the whole construction period. - What flats will be built?
We’re building 48 flats in two closes. Each close is six stories high, with four flats on each landing. The close nearest to Napiershall Street will be transferred to Glasgow West Housing Association once it’s complete. The close nearest to Burnbank Terrace will be let by Queens Cross HA. Each close has a mix of one and two-bedroom flats. - What will the rents be?
The rents will be decided in about two years’ time, when the building is near completion. The rents will be set according to each HA’s rent setting policy. The flats are for social rent, so the rents are usually about 50% below the market rent for a similar property. - Can I put my name down for a flat?
No, the flats can’t be reserved in advance. When the building is near completion, each Association will allocate their flats according to each Association’s allocation policy. The intention is that elderly households in housing need (for example people who need level access and a lift access) will be prioritised. - Can I buy a flat?
No, all the flats are for social rent. There are no flats for sale, shared equity or mid-market rent in the project. - How is the project being funded?
The whole project will cost about £12m and the funding package is made up of:
Scottish Government Grant 62%
Glasgow City Council Grant 6%
Queens Cross HA Funding 16%
Glasgow West HA Funding 16% - Where can I get further information
If you have any other questions about the project, please contact:
- Nick Ronan, Development Manager at nronan@qcha.org.uk or 0141 589 7406
- Jo Srinivas, Development Officer at jsrinivas@qcha.org.uk or 0141 589 7347
If you have an urgent enquiry and neither Nick or Jo are available, please call the Association on
0808 143 2002 or email contactUs@qcha.org.uk