PLANS to transform the Govan Graving Dock are set to be opposed by Green campaigners in the city.

Green councillors and MSPs fear that New City Vision’s plans for the docks, which includes the construction of 750 homes, would be be a “tragic” loss to the area’s heritage.

A meeting to build opposition against the proposed development is to take place just two days before the developer starts their consultation with the public.

Allan Young, a Green candidate for Govan, said: “If the current plans for luxury flats go ahead, as well as destroying a great cultural and historical icon, it would also remove a vital part of the identity of the people of Govan.

“This is an issue of enormous importance for the people of Govan and of Glasgow.”

Patrick Harvie, the co-convener of the Scottish Green Party and a city MSP, also lodged a motion against the development to Scottish Parliament.

In his motion he said: “It is extremely disappointing that neither Glasgow City Council or the Scottish Government have yet issued a response”

“The site has played a unique role in Scotland’s cultural heritage.

“This would be a tragic end to one of the most famous shipbuilding sites the world has ever seen.”

Mr Harvie will be speaking at the event. As well as the 750 homes, 100 of which being affordable homes, New City Vision’s plans also include the conservation of the historic graving docks, surrounding historic features and the harbour basin to the west; building public space around the docks and riverside and a maritime heritage visitor centre, possibly in the former pump house and building shops and restaurants/bars, plus possibly a hotel and offices.

An online petition to build a shipbuilding heritage park has also been launched and has reached almost 9000 signatures.