
CITY councillors have given the go-ahead for the former 02 ABC venue on Sauchiehall Street to be knocked down.
The planning applications committee approved an application for complete demolition on Tuesday.

The C-listed building was badly damaged by the massive blaze which broke out in Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh building in June 2018.
Plans were submitted last month for student accommodation with public food hall.
In their report to the committee, officials recommended that demolition be allowed, stating: “The proposal to demolish the building is a result of a significant fire which has severely damaged the structural integrity of the listed building.
“Due to the extent of the damage, and the relationship of the building with the remaining street block, planning officers have been convinced by the case made by the applicant that full or partial retention of the building is, unfortunately, not viable in this case and that the unsafe building should be carefully demolished.
“Historic Environment Scotland have also accepted the case put forward by the applicant and do not object to the demolition proposal.
“The demolition of the building has been considered against relevant policies of the Development Plan and other national policy guidance and has been found to comply.
“Other material considerations including letters of objection have been considered and addressed though are not considered to outweigh the justification for demolition of the structurally damaged listed building.
“The service of a Dangerous Buildings Notice by the Council, in light of the continued and significant deterioration of the condition of the building, has formally required action to ensure the threat to public safety is removed without further delay.”

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