Under the plans, the flats will retain elements of listed buildings and have amenity provision and a commercial unit.

A new nine-storey building would occupy the site of 137 to 149 Trongate, with derelict B-listed 137-143 Trongate demolished apart from the facade. The unlisted 2/3 storey building at 145-149 Trongate would also be demolished under the plans. Neighbouring B-listed 151 Trongate would be kept and adapted.

According to plans by Stallan-Brand, anti-social and safety issues associated with Old Wynd Lane would be addressed by creating windows in the wall of the building adjoining it.

The proposals are a reimagining of plans which were approved eight years ago for a nine-storey building consisting of 69 one and two-bedroom studio apartments, reGlasgow reports

A supporting document submitted alongside the plans reads: “The proposed development presents the opportunity to regenerate a longstanding under-utilised building which sits in a prominent location within Glasgow’s Merchant City.

“Whilst planning permission has previously been granted for other forms of development, due to market conditions and the prevailing economic environment, the applicant has been unable to develop a viable scheme.

“Therefore, in view of substantial demand for student accommodation within the city and the significant shortfall in supply of high-quality purpose-built student accommodation, the proposal seeks to provide accommodation which will contribute to a successful and sustainable neighbourhood.”