The proposal concerned the fire-damaged Traders’ Tavern located in Stevenson Street at Kent Street which has been derelict for several years.

Plans intended to create two one-bedroom flats, each with a small balcony at first-floor level, ReGlasgow reports.

A design statement submitted with the application read: “The proposal will reinstate the form of the previous building on site, while bringing a contemporary feel to the area.

“The aim of this development is to secure the building and create two desirable living spaces and improve the overall aesthetics of the building.”

However, Glasgow City Council officials rejected the plans on the grounds that the proposal was not in accordance with the area’s development plan. Councillors also said there would be poor levels of privacy “as a result of their incongruous location within a busy commercial area”.

Their decision notice also stated: “The proposed flats, as a consequence of their lack of external space, restricted internal space provision and limited aspect, would result in a poor standard of residential amenity for intended occupants.”