The firm renewed its application to turn the second and third floors at 106 Renfield Street, and create a rooftop extension.

Erindale SC Ltd previously secured permission in March 2021 but this was due to lapse and the work has not yet been carried out. Plans submitted on behalf of the owners stated they are “still motivated to develop the site”.

Planning officials reported national policies “strongly supported” bringing “vacant upper stories back into use” as well as proposals which “result in the sustainable reuse of brownfield land including vacant and derelict land and buildings”.

Officials added that the plan supports a council strategy to increase the number of people living in the city centre, STV News reports.

Erindale SC Ltd said the plans will “make a positive contribution towards retail activity” nearby and support the “refurbishment of obsolete floor space and generally encourage uses that will complement retail and commercial uses”.

The application reads: “Flats in this position will help to sustain the existing building by occupying vacant floors and also provide residents with an opportunity to live and work in the city centre.

“The access to the flats will make much needed improvements to the physical environment of Sauchiehall Lane…with the council’s aspirations for the city’s lanes to become an asset as important as the main streets.”