Frame Estates-designed plans to transform the fire-damaged Traders’ Tavern located in Stevenson Street at Kent Street were rejected last year.

Under the proposal, the building, which has been derelict for several years, would have delivered two one-bedroom flats, each with a small balcony at first-floor level.

Glasgow City Council rejected the plans on the grounds that the proposal was not in accordance with the area’s development plan. Councillors also said there would be poor levels of privacy “as a result of their incongruous location within a busy commercial area”.

The decision notice added: “The proposed flats, as a consequence of their lack of external space, restricted internal space provision and limited aspect, would result in a poor standard of residential amenity for intended occupants.”

The applicant lodged an appeal, arguing: “Through careful consideration in the design, the proposals seek to utilize the space as much as possible with the provision of a generous sized private balcony for each residential flat providing outdoor amenity space for residents whilst enhancing the levels of natural daylight into habitable spaces.

“The proposed layout ensures there is no direct overlooking of neighbouring properties, safeguarding the privacy of residents.”

But councillors on the city’s planning local review committee have now backed the original decision.