PLANS for a nautical themed hotel yards from the River Clyde will go before city planners tomorrow.

The scheme will involved demolishing existing buildings on the site at Dixon Street on the Clydeside and building a 17-storey hotel with a rooftop restaurant.

Eleven local people have objected, raising concerns about the height of the building, increased noise and traffic and the possibility of their TV signals being affected.

In the last few years plans have been drawn up for other developments in the area south of St Enoch Square.

They include a 16 storey hotel on Clyde Street, a 17-storey student block also on Clyde Street, a 13 storey hotel to the rear of the category A listed Custom House and a seven storey hotel on the site of the former Aer Lingus building on the junction of Howard and Dixon Street.

Members of the planning committee will be told the new hotel would have a mix of 35 one bed apartments and 119 studio apartments.

Shops are planned at ground floor level which the developer says would help reconnect Buchanan Street and the city centre to the riverside and beyond.

A report to councillors says the rooftop restaurant, which will be open to the public, would benefit from unrivalled views across the river and the city.

It adds: “Given the site’s riverside location, the architects have designed the north elevation taking inspiration from the city’s shipbuilding heritage.

“The applicants have identified a unique opportunity to create a building to both the termination point and vista to Buchanan Street and to contribute to the central conservation area and compliment the more recent contemporary buildings to Clyde Street.

“The introduction of commercial uses on the riverside would invariably enhance the experience for both visitors and residents alike, particularly in this area of the city centre.

“The proposal also includes provision of enhanced seating areas and the introduction of artwork both at street level and at higher levels on the building.

“The building is certainly unique in design and it is the applicant’s intention it becomes an iconic building for the city.

“Such a bold and striking building would undoubtedly be a welcome addition, enhancing the character and appearance of the conservation area.”