EXCITING proposals for new apartments with a commercial store and rehearsal studio along the Forth and Clyde Canal are expected to be approved by councillors today. Members of the Glasgow City Council planning committee have been recommended to grant permission for the 182 apartments on the abandoned land between Farnell Street and Sawmillfield Street despite concerns from the local community and politicians. A total of 28 objections have been received by councillor Ken Andrew, MSP Sandra White, MP Patrick Grady and 25 residents who are worried that the about the scale and height of the development and how it might affect their views over Speirs Wharf.