A PLAN has submitted to create hundreds of affordable homes on a vacant piece of land in the East End.

Dalmarnock Road could soon see the creation of 204 new homes, if plans go ahead.

The site, opposite Dalmarnock train station, was previously used as a goods yard before its closure in 1960.

Since then, the 2.3 hectares of land has remained vacant and undeveloped.

Scottish housebuilders, Springfield Properties, are now proposing to transform the space with four to six storey apartment blocks surrounded by open communal spaces.

The developer says the build will be in keeping with the ‘urban feel’ of the area.

If it goes ahead, the development would lie within the area covered by the Clyde Gateway Regeneration programme - one of the largest initiatives of its kind in Scotland.

Springfield Affordable Housing Director, Tom Leggeat, said: “Springfield want to support the organisation, and the area, by introducing new highly energy efficient affordable apartments, which will help the Council meet affordable housing targets.

“We are still at the very early stages of the planning process having only recently notified the Council of our intention to submit a planning application, but we are excited to send them our proposals and look forward to hearing their feedback.”

Plans are scheduled to officially submitted before the end of the year with a public consultation taking place on September 6 at the Legacy Hub, part of the Chris Hoy velodrome.

A further 125 homes are also in the pipeline for Dalmarnock as part of a multi-million pound second phase of new homes at the Athletes’ Village.

The company for the East End flats and houses which were home to 6,500 athletes and officials during the Commonwealth Games have applied for permission for the additional homes which will be for sale.