A PLAN to build houses on rundown tennis courts in the West End has resulted in almost 100 objections.

The site is owned by Partickhill bowling and tennis club which wants to raise cash to improve its clubhouse.

But 98 objections have been lodged by local people and organisations including city councillors Kenny McLean and Aileen Colleran, MSP Sandra White, the Friends of Glasgow West and Tennis Scotland. They are unhappy about the loss of green space in Glasgow West conservation area.

City-based Noah Design and Developments wants to build six terraced houses on the site to the north of the bowling green and clubhouse in Partickhill Road.

The bowling club has served the local community for more than 100 years but in recent times, membership has dwindled.

A council report states: "The result of this has meant the club has lacked any significant investment for a number of years and presently survives only through membership fees, profits of functions and volunteer assistance.

"While this present situation currently supports the general day-to-day running of the club, it is not sufficient to allow for any significant investment, which has led to a lack of financial resources to carry out essential repairs to the clubhouse and grounds."

Councillors will be told the club has an ambitious plan to re-launch as a community hub which will offer a range of activities, as well as functioning as a village hall.

However, the Partickhill clubhouse and bowling facilities need substantial work estimated to cost more than £400,000. The report continues: "The net proceeds from the sale of the tennis court site is £450,000.

"This leaves an overall surplus of £46,435 to the club which will allow for securing the future of the club as well as ongoing maintenance."

Planning bosses have recommended the new houses get the go-ahead as they would improve the area.

They also back plans to upgrade of the clubhouse and repair of the site's perimeter boundary railings and walls.

Their report adds: "The development is considered suitably high quality and sympathetic, which should generally enhance and contribute towards the street scene and wider local."

vivienne.nicoll @eveningtimes.co.uk