'Shawlands does not need more luxury flats — Shawlands needs secure social homes for working class people and families.'
The principle of redevelopment at Shawlands Arcade to build over 600 homes and new retail space has been approved, despite hundreds of people signing a petition against the scheme.
Objectors criticised a lack of affordable housing in the development plan, as well as added “pressure” on congested streets and a loss of daylight for nearby homes. With six votes in favour of a site visit and hearing and six votes to approve the plan, the casting vote went to the chairman, Cllr Ken Andrew, who decided to grant permission in principle.There were 69 objections to the in principle application as well as a 365-signature petition opposing the scheme, while 51 letters of support were submitted to the council.
“While I understand this is planning in principle and we would have a chance in future to look at the specifics, my personal view on this is that the objectors are objecting to this planning in principle. He had earlier said that the committee is “concerned about the need for affordable housing in the city.”
Bianca Lopez, chair of the Shawlands and Langside branch, said it is “undemocratic” for councillors to “reject the widespread calls for a site visit and committee hearing”.
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