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Our client, Watkin Jones Group, has secured planning approval for The Àrd, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Glasgow, Scotland. It will see the former Portcullis House brownfield site beside the M8 at Charing Cross redeveloped into a 784-bedroom PBSA scheme with ground-floor commercial units. Designed by architectural firm Hawkins\Brown, The Àrd will also feature the latest low and zero-carbon technologies, enhanced biodiversity and new landscaped areas with an increased public realm. We led the planning process on this opportunity from the initial acquisition of the site through to the Glasgow City Council decision. We also provided specialist townscape, visual impact, and socio-economic inputs to support the project team. Partner Craig Wallace in our Scottish Planning team said: "This decision is a fantastic outcome for our client and the wider project team, and represents the culmination of many years of project development and close working with Glasgow City Council and other key stakeholders. We look forward to seeing the proposals move towards delivery and as a positive addition to Glasgow City Centre." A big thank you to the wider team of Watkin Jones Group, Hawkins\Brown, HarrisonStevens Landscape Architecture & Urban Design, Atelier Ten, Hurd Rolland, Orbit Communications, Shoosmiths and our incredible Montagu Evans team, including Craig Wallace, Rhiannon Moore, Morgan Reece, David Taylor, and Thomas Bender. Read more about this exciting development on BBC Newshttps://lnkd.in/eTN622WG Photos Credit: Watkins Jones Group #MEPlanning #PBSA #PlanningApproval #Glasgow #Scotland

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Fraser Littlejohn

Partner at Montagu Evans LLP

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Great to see Glasgow's second tallest building being consented. Great result for the team including Craig Wallace and Rhiannon Moore 👍🏻

Philip Lowe

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Cannot wait to see this one up! 👏

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David Taylor

Partner at Montagu Evans

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Congratulations Watkin Jones Group this is a fantastic development.

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Simon Lovell

Development Director at Watkin Jones Group

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Great result and great working with the team at ME. Thanks Craig Wallace and Rhiannon Moore for all your help over the course of this application!

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