City bosses have stalled on a decision to allow 45 student flats to be built in the West End.

In May this year, Glasgow City Council’s planning committee rejected proposals for a six-storey building on the junction of Sandyford Street and Kelvinhaugh Street.

But an appeal launched by the applicant, listed as Alex Short, a director of Nursery Rhymes Nurseries Ltd, could still be overturned despite concerns at the number of student rentals in the area.

Members of the planning appeals committee were forced to delay a decision after they were not given sufficient information about the types of accommodation nearby.

Councillor Cecilia O’Lone raised issues about the design of the plans.

She said: “In terms of the amenity space within the building, there was a recommendation that it should look at study pods and areas to socialise and it doesn’t look like there’s much in the way of that.

“The ground floor solo apartments have no privacy – they are so close to the boundary for the outdoor area you can see right in.”

If approved, a gym, common room facilities, laundry and reception will be built.

The original decision to refuse the application was based on concerns over privacy, energy efficiency and a lack of open space.

Planning officers had claimed that there were almost 2000 student homes across the area but were unable to give an answer when asked about whether that was in Yorkhill or throughout the West End.

Committee chairman Glenn Elder said: “This came before the committee in 2016. I’m concerned that there are certain aspects that don’t appear to be addressing the original refusal.”

A spokesman for the developer said: “We feel that the committee did have enough information to make a decision.”