A planning application for a controversial housing development in the west end of Glasgow has been submitted to the city's council.

Expresso Property plans to build 98 "high-quality" homes built in Park Quadrant, one of the city's most prestigious residential areas.

The developer said up to 500 construction jobs could be supported if the plans are approved.

Nick Robinson, co-director of Expresso Property said: "This is undoubtedly one of the best addresses in Glasgow.

"One of the key concepts throughout the evolution of the design was to create a luxury, high-end product that forged a dynamic link between old and new.

"The design follows the original approach within the area to celebrate the very best standards of living and their relationship to their park-land setting and the wonderful urban spaces of Park District."

Expresso said it has taken into consideration the views of residents by making "various improvements" to its original proposals.

This includes reducing the overall number of units from 111 to 98 and redesigning the main entrance porches, size of balconies and rear stairwells.

Natural stone would also be used to blend in with the existing buildings at Park Quadrant and the developer would plant trees around the area regardless of the planning decision.

More than 1000 people have signed a petition against the development, saying the plans would "destroy one of Europe's finest areas for built heritage".

Campaign group Park and Woodland Heritage said: "We think the council is trying to cash-in on a valuable asset because it's struggling for cash in the current economic climate.

"We understand times are hard but you don't flog the family silver at the bottom of the market.

"We believe that the proposal has little support and is a bad deal for the people of Glasgow."