Developer Glasgow Harbour has lodged an application which will see the B listed building in Castlebank Street converted into a bar and restaurant, acting as a ‘gateway’ feature to the wider development of 407 flats.

A former drawing office for engineering and shipbuilding firm D&W Henderson, the property was built in 1885 and is now on the Buildings at Risk Register.

In 2002, there was a move to demolish the building and three years later, Glasgow Harbour requested permission to dismantle it brick by brick and rebuild it in the heart of the development as a pub and restaurant.

But, following discussions with Historic Scotland, it was decided the building should stay on its site.

The new plans, designed by ADF Architects, incorporate a 13 storey tower and low-rise block to form an entrance courtyard and enclosed private terrace and courtyard garden.

Euan Jamieson, development director of Peel Land and Property, owners of Glasgow Harbour, told the Evening Times: “This is a very positive addition to Glasgow Harbour.

“The listed building, which has been derelict for over 20 years, will be utilised for a bar restaurant and cafe and also for student amenity and administration.

“The Scotway House proposals will fit in with and add to further leisure and outlet plans for the Castlebank area, details of which will be provided later this year.”

If it gets the go-ahead, the Scotway House development will be the latest in a growing number of student flats to be approved in the West End.

In December last year, city councillors agreed plans to build more than 600 student flats in Kelvinhaugh Street.

And work has started on 441 student flats in a £67million development in Beith Street, 500 metres from Glasgow University and 100m from Partick Subway station.