Plan submitted for new BBC Scotland HQ

BBC Scotland has submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council for a new headquarters building on its site at Pacific Quay on the south bank of the River Clyde.

John McCormick, BBC Scotland's controller, said:

"This landmark project will form the flagship of our strategy to create more stimulating and flexible working environments for staff, in a stunning new building that is more welcoming to our audiences.

"We have an opportunity which comes very rarely: to provide a world class broadcasting centre and help create a new and dynamic media quarter, regenerating an important location close to the heart of the city.

"The planning submission is an important step toward achieving that vision."

The purpose-built all-digital headquarters will provide accommodation and facilities for around 1200 people. At 32,500 square metres, the project will include public spaces and amenities.

If all goes according to plan, the building should be completed in 2007.