Plans have been submitted for a 36-floor student flat block on the site of a former tax office in Glasgow.

The Ard would become the city's second-tallest building if proposals to demolish Portcullis House at Charing Cross are given the green light.

The 114m block would approach the height of the 127m Glasgow Science Centre tower if approved by city planners.

Developers Watkin Jones said it would have room for 784 beds.

A viewing deck overlooking the city is planned for the main building.

Tree-lined public spaces are also included in the blueprints to be considered by the city council.

A second 10-floor building would be constructed with commercial space and a new office for the charity Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN).

Watkin Jones said the development would combat the "chronic undersupply" of student accommodation in the city.

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