CITY planners have given developers the go-ahead to turn former public toilets into a high quality cafe.

The plans to convert the former public toilets into a cafe with outdoor seating at Cathedral Square were approved subject to conditions by Glasgow City Council this week.

We previously reported that the restaurant would operate from 7am to 7pm.

A planning statement read: "The target market of the business would be tourists visiting the cathedral, workers and visitors from the adjacent royal Infirmary as well as Strathclyde University staff and students.

"The food offering would be a high quality, contemporary Scottish cuisine showcasing many local suppliers from within the city. The business is working with local coffee roasters, bakers, craft drink distillers, chefs and fishmongers to develop a business model that will be specifically Glasgow in focus and feel, showcasing the best that the city has to offer, all within a unique and engaging space in one of the most iconic areas of the city. The business would also seek to be licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises. The maximum occupancy would be circa 25 dining covers internally and up to 25 external seats within the front facing terrace area."