Developer to appeal rejected Finnieston serviced apartment plans

Sonder Hospitality wants permission to offer stays ranging from two nights to around three months in flats at 3, 5 and 7 Minerva Way.

But the controversial proposal sparked outrage from residents in the block, where some homeowners paid around £320,000 for their properties.

They are concerned a high turnover of guests, particularly on short stays, will lead to increased nuisance, noise and litter and have also raised safety fears.

Glasgow’s planning committee turned down Sonder’s application in April after council officials had recommended the project should be rejected.

However, the developers have now appealed to the Scottish Government and an independent reporter is set to rule on whether the scheme can go ahead.

Sonder, which has altered the maximum stay from six months to less than 90 days, has said the premises have been used as serviced apartments since August last year and “no evidence has been provided to show the use has caused problems”.