The development will deliver a 620-bed student accommodation on the Elmbank Gardens site, at the corner of Glasgow’s Bath Street and Newton Street, near Charing Cross train station.

The 25-storey building, designed by Michael Laird Architects, will bring a new landmark at Charing Cross, as well as improved landscaping and public realm elements to boost connectivity. 

During late 2024, CXG Glasgow Ltd gained outline planning consent. Demolition and site clearance works, are currently going ahead to remove two 1960s buildings within the site and get the ground ready for phase one of the development. This work is being delivered by Reigart Contracts Ltd.

The conclusion of the demolition process is scheduled for August 2026. Work on site is anticipated to start next year with completion being scheduled for 2030.

The development will include office space, private homes and retail units as well as new public realm. In the early 2030s, phase two of the masterplan proposal is anticipated to be delivered. 

The mixed-use development reflects upon Glasgow City Council’s objectives for a better connected and sustainable city centre.

Andrew Richardson, managing director of development at ESR DevCo, said: “Securing detailed planning consent marks a major milestone for Charing Cross Gateway and brings us a significant step closer to transforming this important gateway site.

“This development represents a major investment in Glasgow and will support construction jobs as work progresses, helping to drive activity and momentum within the city centre.”

Richardson added: More importantly, it presents an exciting opportunity to create a vibrant new destination that reconnects Charing Cross with the surrounding city centre, creating a strong sense of place and bringing new energy, life and opportunity to this part of Glasgow.”