A plan to build 133 flats and six shops on a Lidl car park and former PC World building is facing more than 290 objections.
It is part of a bid to erect the one, two and three bedroom flats on land at Finnieston and Minerva Streets.
The Lidl entrance would be relocated and it would get a new car park on the site of the demolished PC World, under development plans.
Councillors have decided to visit the proposed site of the eight, seven and six storey development before deciding whether to approve it.
Speaking at the council’s planning applications committee yesterday, SNP councillor Eva Bolander said: “I am more than happy to have a site visit and a hearing.”
Developer AR Finnieston has applied for planning permission, which is being recommended by council officers.
But objections have poured in from residents, as well as councillors Christy Mearns, Angus Millar, Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Community Council and the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland, among others.
Concerns include a lack of social housing, impact on the conservation area and residents' privacy.
SNP councillor Millar said: “Firstly I am concerned about the proposed height of the proposed development, which I believe is disproportionate to the surrounding built environment and which is outsized in its scale and massing.
“Given the site’s importance as the gateway to the St Vincent Crescent Conservation Area, I am concerned that a development of such height and scale would negatively impact on its character and setting.”
He also voiced concerns about the loss of trees.
A design statement submitted on behalf of AR Finnieston noted: “30 Finnieston Street presents a unique opportunity to carefully develop this strategic corner site in the heart of Finnieston, while delivering a mix of new high quality homes and improving the commercial offer available to the local community.
“Our vision for 30 Finnieston Street adopts a placemaking approach, which will replace the existing car park with a new urban block with active frontages to both Minerva Street and Finnieston Street comprising commercial/retail use at ground floor with flatted development above.”
A council planning report stated: “In summary, the proposed development is considered acceptable with regards to the policies of the Glasgow City Development Plan 2017, subject to the successful conclusion of a Section 75 legal agreement to secure the required open space contribution.”
Don't miss the latest headlines with our twice-daily newsletter - sign up here for free.
