Plans to turn a former school in Glasgow's West End into flats has been met with a mixed reaction.

Glasgow City Council approved plans to turn the former Woodlands School building, dating back to around 1894, into student accommodation.

The building, on Woodlands Road, is currently home to the Scottish Trade Unions Congress and The Stand comedy club.

Proposals initially included 79 student flats and alterations including a two-storey roof extension but, following negotiations, the roof extension was removed.

A total of 71 units will be constructed as well as amenities such as a cinema room, study and laundry with a custom Corten steel sculpture celebrating the history of the site.

Four car parking spaces and an electric car charging point will be provided for the adjacent Dance School, which has parking rights under an historic deed arrangement.

No car parking is proposed for the student accommodation.

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The Stand comedy club will remain in the basement as part of the plans.

A number of objections were submitted as part of the plans including from Councillor Martha Wardrop.

Writing to the council, she said the proposal would "compromise the site of the former primary school which is a significant landmark within the Woodlands Conservation area" and described it as an "architectural gem with a significant heritage value for its educational role within the community".

Woodlands and Park community council also objected to the plans.

One local couple cited that the plans would result in increased noise level, lack of parking, antisocial behaviour and an excess of litter.

They added: "Having lived in the area for some time, the new student accommodation on Gibson Street has created more mess, which in turn, impacts the local area."

However, one local business owner got in touch with the council to voice their support of the plans.

Giovanna Eusebi, of Eusebi Deli, said she supported the application to "see the building retained and put to good use for many years to come".

Ms Eusebi added: "In our view this is a sustainable and sensible reuse of an existing building and from looking at the images the building and surrounding site look impressive.

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"As a local we look forward to this scheme opening and contributing to the continuing success of the West End as one of the most attractive areas for students to live in the country."

Glasgow City Council granted permission for the plans to go ahead subject to conditions.