Bankfoot APAM has submitted a planning application for a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Cadogan Street, in the heart of Glasgow city centre.
The scheme, which will deliver 259 student bedrooms in a mix of studio apartments and cluster flats, is being led by Bankfoot APAM – acting as Development Manager on behalf of the investor, New Property Ventures. Designed by Russ Drage Architects, with Savills as Planning Consultant, the project forms part of the continued regeneration of Glasgow’s city core.
The development has been carefully designed to respond to its urban context and deliver a modern, high-quality student living environment, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, sustainability and placemaking.
Key features of the proposed scheme include a rooftop growing garden, a dedicated cooking classroom, communal roof terraces, gym, and generous social and study spaces.
“We’re delighted to have reached this important milestone in the delivery of high-quality student accommodation for Glasgow.
“The city continues to see strong and sustained demand for PBSA, and our proposals at Cadogan Street aim to meet that need with a forward-thinking, wellness-led approach. We’re proud of the design, the public engagement process, and the emphasis on sustainable living that runs through the entire scheme.”
Chris Moore, Managing Director, Bankfoot APAM
In the lead-up to the planning submission, the project team undertook a series of public engagement forums to gather feedback on the emerging proposals, ensuring that local views were taken into account.
Subject to planning approval, the development is expected to commence on site in late 2026, with delivery targeted ahead of the 2028 academic year.
