CAMPAIGNERS have urged the council to reject a fresh bid by a property developer to build flats on the site of a former bowling green.

Glasgow City Council last year turned down an application by Nixon Blue for 39 new homes on the former Corunna Bowling Green. An appeal by the company against the decision will be heard by planning chiefs in a week.

Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Community Council say protecting the green space is vital to "preserve the architectural integrity of St Vincent Crescent."

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They say the plan will also lead to increased traffic and pollution in an area that regularly exceeds air quality targets.

Lee Grant, chairman of the community council, said: "The community led a huge campaign against this as the land is suppose to be protected green space in both the City Development Plan and the St Vincent Crescent Conservation Area Appraisal.

"Last year, the planning department correctly refused this application and now the applicant has appealed.

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"Local residents have formed a charitable body (Friends of St Vincent Crescent Conservation Area) to enhance and preserve the Conservation Area and one key aspect of which is the green space.

"The proposed Cycle Village opens up wonderful possibilities for the area. Keeping Corunna Green Space as part of this vision protects Glasgow’s architectural heritage and offers exciting opportunities for citizens and visitors to Glasgow.

"There are real concerns that this committee is not listening to the genuine concerns of residents."