The 4.4 acre site was established in 1992, and became a hub for shopping and dining. The area has, the developers say, declined in the last decade and is ripe for revitalisation. They now propose to transform the site into a new mixed use neighbourhood, aligned with the strategic ambitions for the area as outlined in the Cowcaddens District Regeneration Framework.
Keltbray is working with the owner in a JV called Keltbray Chinatown Developments Ltd. The scheme has been designed by Hawkins\Brown, with CBRE as planning agent. Under the plans, the area would be reinstated as thriving cultural and community destination, delivering new homes, retail and leisure space, alongside high-quality public realm and enhanced connections to surrounding neighbourhoods.
The development will also include dedicated spaces for events, markets and cultural celebrations, reinforcing Chinatown’s historic role within Glasgow while creating a new destination for residents and visitors alike.
A Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) was submitted in November 2025. Two public consultation events were subsequently held, attracting 127 attendees. Keltbray Chinatown Developments Ltd has engaged extensively with local stakeholders and worked closely with existing tenants operating within Chinatown to help shape proposals that reflect their needs and aspirations.
Alongside CBRE and Hawkins\Brown, the project team brings together significant regeneration, design and technical expertise, including SLR Consulting, Woolgar Hunter, Henderson Warnock and Hollis. Together, the team has developed a comprehensive masterplan that balances design quality, deliverability and community priorities, while responding sensitively to the site’s cultural significance and the wider regeneration ambitions for Cowcaddens.
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