Planning approved for the next phase of sustainable living at Dundashill

Planning permission for the third phase of the award-winning Dundashill housing development by sustainable developer, igloo, has been approved by Glasgow City Council.  

This latest phase will deliver 88 new homes as part of a wider 600-home masterplan. The new homes will feature a diverse mix of one and two-bed garden apartments, two- and three-bed duplex lofts, and three- and four-bedroom town houses – with roof terraces offering panoramic views over the city and canal.

Built on the site of a former distillery, the development prioritises sustainability and climate resilience, delivering low-energy homes constructed using locally sourced materials wherever possible. Each home will feature air source heat pumps, EV charging infrastructure, and will be set within thoughtfully designed green communal spaces.

The landscape design includes a mix of private gardens and more communal spaces that will allow the community to gather. Features like play areas, allotment beds, and diverse planting schemes have been incorporated to encourage outdoor activity, promote biodiversity and contribute to overall wellbeing.

A public art and community-building partnership is in place with Yardworks, aimed at delivering social value through collaboration with local artists. So far, this has included the creation of murals that reflect and celebrate the site’s industrial heritage.

Architecture for this phase is by Stallan Brand and HAUS Collective, with landscaping by Rankin Fraser complementing the design language established in earlier stages of the development.

Earlier phases of the development have received significant recognition, including a Scottish Home Award for Housing Development of the Year; three Scottish Design Awards for Best Residential, Best Client, and Public Realm and Landscaping; and the Herald Property Award for Innovation in Sustainable Design and Construction.

Gary Watt, development director at igloo said: “We’re delighted to receive planning approval for the third phase of Dundashill, and thank the City Design and Planning teams at Glasgow City Council for helping us shape the proposal to match our collective ambition for this exciting new neighbourhood. This milestone really does bring us one step closer to delivering a special place with its own unique identity, right in the heart of Glasgow.”  

Claire McGinley Associate at HAUS Collective said: “In close collaboration with Stallan-Brand, HAUS has shaped a masterplan rooted in community, prioritising social interaction and the creation of meaningful connections between neighbours. The contrasting yet complementary typologies developed by each practice contribute to a layered and diverse urban fabric, enriching the character of Dundashill while reinforcing the ambitions of the wider masterplan. Securing planning approval marks an important step forward and we look ahead to delivering a new neighbourhood of high-quality homes that will strengthen the city’s residential offer and foster a sense of place.”

Patrick Wilson at Director at Stallan Brand said: ““Following the successful completion of the initial phase of new housing at Dundashill, Stallan-Brand have been delighted to continue our collaboration with Igloo Regeneration and the wider design team, along with HAUS Collective on the next phase of this transformative development project. Building on the momentum of the initial phase, the new proposals champion high-quality contemporary design with a strong emphasis on sustainability, biodiversity, and placemaking and seeks to further cultivate the distinctive identity and vibrant community that is emerging in this important regeneration area. The granting of Planning Consent is a significant milestone and a welcome endorsement of the urban design strategies led by Igloo Regeneration and the design team. This next chapter reinforces the commitment to delivering innovative, people-focused regeneration in one of Glasgow’s most exciting development areas.”

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