Property developer and asset manager Sovereign Centros has enlisted Cooper Cromar to draw up plans to transform the purpose-built department store into a office-led mixed-use destination.

Sovereign Centros also owns the neighbouring St Enoch Centre which has its own transformation planned.

Guy Beaumont, director at Sovereign Centros, said: “The [Debenhams] proposals outline how modern new office space could be delivered alongside a striking rooftop restaurant with stunning views across the city.

“The application demonstrates commitment to the ongoing enhancement and investment into St. Enoch Centre.

“An outline planning application is also being progressed for a longer term masterplan to reimagine the centre into a best-in-class, mixed-use development, focusing on retail, leisure, entertainment, hotel, offices and city centre living.”