In September, Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotel applied for planning permission in principle in relation to their premises at Great Western Road, beside Gartnavel Hospital.

Forty-nine flats, comprising of a mixture of one, two and three bedrooms, were proposed to be built over six floors in a building overlooking Bingham’s Pond.

Basement car parking would have featured in the development.

No explanation has been given for the withdrawal of the application or details whether a revised proposal will be submitted, ReGlasgow reports.

More than 50 objections had been received from members of the public and the local community council.