Homeless Project Scotland applied for permission to operate a 24-hour facility on Glassford Street, supporting the unhoused population - which is already set up. Last year, the first planning application was rejected on the basis that it raised fears of increased crime and anti-social behaviour in the area. READ NEXT: Councillors reject Glasgow homeless shelter appealDecision date set for Glasgow homeless shelter planning rowAnger as council rejects homeless charity night shelterDecision date set for Glasgow homeless shelter planning rowThe paper continued: "When given the opportunity, Police Scotland did not object on these grounds, which is further justification. The document concluded: "It appears to us counter-intuitive to suggest closing a shelter would decrease rough sleeping in the city. Glasgow City Council has received the application and a decision is expected by Friday, February 20.