The site of a former care home in Partick is to be used as the location of a new housing development.

Planning bosses have approved plans to build flats at 32 Laurel Street, just off Crowhill Road.

Partick Housing Association applied for permission to build 24 flats in a five-storey block.

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The land was previously the location of two demolished semi-detached sandstone villas - used as a care home.

Fifteen of the properties will have one bedroom and nine will have two bedrooms.

A total of 24 parking spaces will also be provided.