Anderson Strathern, the firm behind the scheme, believes the proposal would “make the city a more appealing place to live by providing flats of high quality design located in the heart of the city.”Council policies encourage the growth of the city centre population and the residential conversion of upper floors.
“The introduction of flats to Union Street will increase footfall in the area, increase local spending, reduce emissions with public transport links, and assist in the continuity of the day to night transition.” They added the “few remaining tenants are moving out to more suitable premises” and property agents have advised there is “little chance of finding new tenants.”