Monday January 12th 2026
Glasgow City Chambers
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Drew Sandelands
A nursery, soft play and convenience store could be created in Priesthill under a new plan.
Glasgow City Council rejected an application to redevelop an empty site on Househillmuir Road last year. But the applicant, Jagdish Bassi, has returned with a fresh proposal, which he claims has been “significantly enhanced”.
He wants to use land at 259 Househillmuir Road, previously home to a community centre and college, to provide an early years nursery, children’s soft play facility and a convenience store, with first-floor office space.
The application states: “The site is currently a vacant brownfield plot formed from the footprint of a former building. It is in poor condition and now attracts fly-tipping, dumping of household waste and anti-social behaviour, both on the site and on adjoining scrubland.
“This harms local amenity, visual quality and safety. Its redevelopment will remove blight, enhance local character and reinstate a positive and active community use.”
Mr Bassi’s previous application, submitted in early 2023, was rejected in July last year, as council planners said it did not “address the global climate emergency or climate mitigation or adaptation” and “failed to include any rationale of the design and layout of the building and external play areas”.
They added the application did not include “any cycle parking within the site nor any justification for the number of car parking spaces”.
“The application does not support active travel or discourage non-essential car journeys,” planners ruled.
The new application claims to fully address “all policy matters” raised by the council. It states air source heat pumps and rooftop solar panels are planned as well as permeable paving in parking areas to improve drainage.
Ten cycle parking spaces, as well as 17 for cars, are proposed, as well as electric vehicle charging options. New tree and shrub planting is also planned as well as “pollinator-friendly and soft landscaping zones”.
The application adds: “The location is set within a dense residential neighbourhood, well-served by public transport and connected footpaths.
“Bus stops and a rail station are within a five to 10 minute walk, confirmed by updated mapping which has been submitted as part of the application.”
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