PLANS for a new housing development on the former Victoria Infirmary site in Glasgow's South side have officially been submitted to the council.

Sanctuary Homes are seeking planning permission to build 413 new flats, plus offices and retail units, on the former hospital site in Langside.

Under the proposals, the housing association wants to retain Battlefield Road’s iconic Nightingale Pavilions. They also want to feature public realm areas, including an improved pedestrian route through the site to Queen’s Park.

The plans were developed by Glasgow-based Collective Architecture following a comprehensive community consultation which was held earlier this year.

If Sanctuary’s plans are approved in their current form, around 310 of the homes would be sold. Approximately 100 would be available for affordable housing, subject to Glasgow City Council grant approval.

Peter Martin, Sanctuary’s Group Director – Development, said: “We are delighted to submit our planning application, masterplan and listed building application for one of Glasgow’s most prestigious and historic sites.

“We have taken account of the views and comments from more than 600 members of the public who attended our six community consultation events during February, March and April.”

The nine acre site was bought from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on August 1 last year.

The applications, which includes a masterplan and listed building application, and supporting information can be viewed on the Glasgow City Council website.