Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd and Ambassador Partnership Homes Ltd wish to develop land on the west side of Southloch Street in Springburn — which was the home of Petershill Juniors FC before the new Petershill Park was developed.

Under designs drawn up by Bruach Architects, there would be two blocks of flats and four blocks of two-storey housing, all for social rent.

Seating areas and open space “where children can play outdoors” would also be provided while “if practical, original features such as the football turnstile gate will be retained to preserve some of the heritage of the area”.

A previous plan to build 84 homes on the site was submitted in 2021 but was later withdrawn as the applicant “did not have sufficient agreement in place in relation to the end user housing association”.

“That agreement is now in place and the affordable housing provider has been fully involved in the proposed layout and content of this fresh application,” the new proposal states.

The proposal admits it is “potentially contrary” to city policies on the ‘green belt and green network’.

The developers argue the site is “surplus to requirements” due to the new Petershill Park and, as it is under private ownership, is “currently considered to be generally inaccessible to the public for any particular amenity use of value”.

“On the contrary, the current state of the site is considered to potentially attract activities that could be detrimental to the local area, rather than of value (anti-social behaviour),” the planning statement adds.

“The proposal for further residential properties on this redeveloped site will enhance the economic strength of the area and help to create a more vibrant and sustainable community.”