swt_passenger wrote #1530.
Planning applications submitted on 4th May:
https://publicaccess.glasgow.gov.uk...s.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=QSMR9AEX0WY00
Listed building:
https://publicaccess.glasgow.gov.uk...s.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=QSLB9WEXGXJ00
Transformation of Glasgow’s Queen Street station to continue
https://news.stv.tv/west-central/transformation-of-glasgows-queen-street-station-to-continue
Plans for the next stage of the redevelopment have been submitted to Glasgow
City Council by Network Rail.
The transformation of Glasgow’s Queen Street station is set to continue, with
a new building and public plaza.
Plans for the next stage of the redevelopment have been submitted to Glasgow
City Council by Network Rail.
Inside the new podium building, there would be a concourse, with access to
low-level platforms eight and nine, and retail, food and drink outlets.
It would also connect to the mainline station concourse to create “a one
station experience”.
A new concourse mezzanine “will be lined with retail and connect directly to
North Hanover Street via a new entrance”, the plans add.
The extension is set to be built on an area previously used as a staff car park
and taxi rank.
“This development will significantly improve the operation of Glasgow Queen
Street station,” the application states, adding the upgrade will provide
“facilities which today’s passengers now expect in a station”.
The proposed development has been designed to accommodate future commercial
office space, which is not part of the current application.
A public plaza is planned for the roof of the new building. This will be a
“meanwhile” use, until the future development is planned.
The building will be seen from the street as a ‘wedge’ – emerging from
the ground towards the Millennium Hotel.
Plans state: “This podium project is recognised as the first step in a bigger
project for the site and as such the remit for the podium includes delivery of a
flexible development deck, which can enable the delivery of 300,000 sq ft of
commercial buildings by others in the future.
“The overarching ambition is that when complete the site will be an
integrated, innovative, commercial hub bringing together a key transport hub,
Grade A office and retail tenant space.
“It is expected that people will dwell on the mezzanine and watch the
activity of the concourse below while enjoying a meal or drink.”
The recent £120m redevelopment of Queen Street station, including the new
building, expanded concourse and improved entrances, was part of the Edinburgh
Glasgow Improvement Programme – a Scottish Government investment in railway
infrastructure.