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 28 one-bedroom and 20 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
- When will the work start and finish?
The construction work started on 25 May 2025. The work will take about two years and is scheduled to finish in June 2027. - Who is the Builder?
Following a competitive procurement process, the Association appointed Mc Taggart Construction to build the flats. They are an award -winning company specializing in Housing Association projects. - What will the impact be on the central garden?
The only work involving the garden will be the pruning of some branches which are overhanging the site on the south side. We’re not doing any other work in the garden. The garden will remain open for use during the construction period. For safety reasons the path on the south side of the garden, 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 ground floor flats have their own back and front door, and four of them are designed for wheelchair users. One of the closes will the transferred to Glasgow West Housing Association once it’s complete. The other close will be let by Queens Cross HA. Each close has a mix of one and two-bedroom flats. Both closes have a lift. All the flats have level access and are designed to The Glasgow Standard requirements for room sizes and energy efficiency, as well as Housing for Varying Needs and Secure by Design Standards. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Why is there no parking provided?
We intended to provide some parking spaces in the back court, but the area these took up is now required for fire engine access to the rear of the building. A revised planning application was approved for a ‘car free’ development, in line with Glasgow City Council’s guidance on sustainable transport. This means we’ve provided additional cycle storage, and the future tenants will not be eligible for residents’ parking permits. - How is the project being funded?
The whole project will cost about £12m and the funding package is made up of:
Scottish Government Affordable Housing Supply 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 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