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Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Plans for 'much-needed' Barrhead development approved
Family-owned housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) secured planning permission from East Renfrewshire Council to create 12 new homes for social rent on behalf of Barrhead Housing. The small development, located on derelict land at Cross Arthurlie Street, will comprise a four-storey block of 12 flats, a residential parking area, and landscaping. READ MORE: Over 120 homes to be built in Glasgow's Athletes' Village READ MORE: Homes to be built on site of destroyed Glasgow tower blocks Paul Kelly, managing director of AS Homes, said: 'The introduction of 12 new social flats on this site will provide much-needed high-quality housing in an area of demand. "At AS Homes, we prioritise the use of brownfield sites where possible and focus on underutilised, high-need areas for regeneration, which is exactly the case with this development. "It's great to partner with Barrhead Housing once again to contribute to our shared mission and benefit the local community.' Barrhead Housing Chief Executive Lorna Wilson said: 'We are committed to playing our part in tackling Scotland's housing crisis. "We're proud to continue our partnership with AS Homes, delivering high-quality, affordable homes for the community of Barrhead. 'This development of high-quality, energy-efficient, affordable homes represents an early milestone in the Strategic Agreement we signed recently with East Renfrewshire Council. "That agreement will result in us adding more than 200 homes over the next five years to the 1000 we currently own and manage.' Work is expected to start on the site in Summer 2025.
Glasgow Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Council decides on plans for flats in town near Glasgow
The application for a brownfield site at 82 to 84 Cross Arthurlie Street in Barrhead was submitted to East Renfrewshire Council by Glasgow-based developer AS Homes. The plans, which show a mixture of one and two-bedroom properties, have been given the green light subject to 17 conditions. READ NEXT: Greggs store closes temporarily - here's why One of the conditions is that all 12 flats must be for/occupied as social rented housing which is to be provided by a registered social landlord, in perpetuity. The vacant site, which is overgrown, extends from Cross Arthurlie Street on its east side to Henry Street on its west side. The buildings that were on site were approved to be demolished in 2007 and the site has been vacant/undeveloped since the buildings were demolished. As part of the decision, approval was also granted for a parking court containing ten spaces at the rear of the block, a bin store and cycle store as well as housing for a sprinkler storage tank and pump. Access to the parking court will be from Henry Street. Another condition of the approval is that parking courtyard shall not slope towards Henry Street unless drainage infrastructure is installed to prevent water issuing onto the public road. READ NEXT: Plans revealed for new takeaway near Glasgow One objection was received to the plans which raised concerns about neighbour notification not being carried out, overshadowing and the loss of light to a living room and a bathroom. The application's report of handling issued by East Renfrewshire Council stated: 'With regard to the objection that has been received the following comments are made. 'Notices to neighbours were not originally issued when the application was validated as a result of an administrative error. 'The notices to neighbours were subsequently issued dated April 22, 2025 and the requisite time period given for any representations to be submitted before determining the application.'
Scotsman
30-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
AS Homes fosters talent growth with internal promotion
Leading independent housebuilder, AS Homes, has continued to strengthen its senior team through the internal promotion of Ian McGarvey to Construction Manager where he will oversee operations of active sites. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The promotion follows Ian's seven-year tenure with the company, joining in 2018 as a Site Manager, rising through the ranks to Contracts Manager and now Construction Manager. Originally a qualified joiner, Ian transitioned into construction management in 2006, building a strong resume with leading companies including Redrow, Springfield, Bellway, and Barratt before joining AS Homes. His dedication and expertise have been evident in his work at AS Homes, notably leading the Woodlea development in Darnley to win the 'Highly Recommended' category at the 2022 Scottish Home Awards, celebrating excellence in Scottish home building. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In his new role as Construction Manager, Ian will be responsible for overseeing all active construction sites across Central Scotland, for both AS Homes and sister company Briar Homes. This currently includes seven developments spanning Armadale West Lothian, Newmains North Lanarkshire, and Greater Glasgow. As the business grows its portfolio to include new geographical areas, Ian will help drive continuity of service. On all sites, Ian will work closely with contract managers to ensure all aspects of site operations are effectively managed, including maintaining high health and safety standards and ensuring continued workforce training and development. Ian McGarvey Commenting on his promotion, Ian McGarvey, Construction Manager at AS Homes said: 'My passion lies in construction – I've always been hands-on and enjoy the process of bringing a project to life. What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to oversee a project from start to finish, providing input at every stage and seeing the full AS and Briar team work together to deliver much-needed, high-quality housing.' 'I'm really proud to have progressed within AS Homes, and this new role is a testament to that journey. While there is undoubtedly uncertainty across all industries at the moment, construction remains a solid, rewarding career path. With dedication and hard work, the opportunities for progression are absolutely there.' Rooted in Glasgow, AS Homes is a family-run housebuilder with a substantial portfolio of housing projects for Registered Social Landlords such as Sanctuary Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scotland and Home Scotland. The builder also operates Briar Homes, a private housing subsidiary that specialises in creating stylish, contemporary homes. Looking ahead to what the role has in store for him, Ian added: A key project I'm excited about is our Queen's Garage site on Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow. We are about to begin construction after an extended planning period. The whole team worked hard to move the development forward, and it is incredibly rewarding to see the transformation of this vacant land—formerly a petrol station and car garage—into much-needed new homes for the community.' Paul Kelly, Managing Director at AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd and Briar Homes Ltd said: 'We've been continually impressed by Ian's performance throughout his tenure with us, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high standards of production and a genuine passion for construction.
