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 on this site, designed to meet the needs of elderly people.

The project, is a partnership with Glasgow West Housing Association and will deliver two closes of flats with 24 flats in each close. When the new building is completed, the close next to 23 Burnbank Terrace will be owned and let by Queens Cross Housing Association and the close next to 12 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. Sixteen of the upper floor flats have their own balcony and each flat also has access to a shared balcony at the rear of 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 June 2025 and will last for about two years.  Further information on McTaggart Construction can be found here.

New Back Courts
The back courts for each close will include drying areas, bin stores, sprinkler tank rooms, rain gardens, and landscaped areas for residents’ use. 

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 might need to be trimmed back slightly to accommodate building work.

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.

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. Updates on the allocation and application process will be shared with residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will the work start and finish?
   The construction work is due to start in June 2025 and will take about two years to complete.
2. 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.
3. 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 Housing Association. Each close has a mix of one and two-bedroom flats.
4. 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, which means the rents are usually about 50% below the market rent for a similar property.
5. 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 for elderly households with additional housing needs (for example people who need level access and a lift access) will be prioritised.
6. 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.
7. Is there any parking provided?
   The project has been designated as 'car free' which means no parking spaces will be provided, and new residents will not qualify for a parking permit. Additional cycle storage has been provided in line with Glasgow City Council's planning policy for car free developments.
8. 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%
9. Where can I get further information?
   If you have other questions about the project, please contact:
   
   

• Nick Ronan, Development Manager - nronan@qcha.org.uk / 0141 589 7406
• Jo Srinivas, Development Officer - jsrinivas@qcha.org.uk / 0141 589 7347

or

Queens Cross Housing Association main office - contactUs@qcha.org.uk / 0808 143 2002