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Iconic Glasgow nightclub to be completely transformed after council approves plans
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DISCO CHANGE Iconic Glasgow nightclub to be completely transformed after council approves plans
PLANS to transform an iconic Glasgow venue into student accommodation have been approved.
The O2 ABC on Sauchiehall Street has lain empty for seven years after it was damaged by the fire at the Glasgow School of Art.
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Glasgow's O2 ABC was ripped apart by a demolition crews
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The Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building was destroyed by fire
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Plans were revealed to transform a Glasgow venue into student accommodation
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The legendary music venue was unable to open its doors after it was ruined by the devastating blaze in June 2018.
Flames from the art school spread to the ABC and tore through the building, as well as Jumping Jaks, the pub next door.
And the O2 ABC has been derelict and lying abandoned ever since, with locals frequently branding the site an "eyesore".
But now a huge transformation has been approved and is scheduled for completion in summer 2028.
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James Rooke, Planning Director, Vita Group said: 'Over the past two years, we've worked closely with Glasgow City Council and other key stakeholders on a scheme that will become a landmark destination for Glasgow.
"We are delighted with the news today and are as eager as everyone to get started on site and help towards the regeneration of this part of Sauchiehall Street.
'Our aim has always been to regenerate this anchor site by bringing forward exciting plans which celebrate the city's best independent food and minds.
"The beautifully designed destination food hall will breathe new life into this iconic location creating a place for the people of Glasgow to come and enjoy together whilst revitalising Sauchiehall Street.
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"Meanwhile the student accommodation above will play a pivotal role in reducing the number of students finding their way into Glasgow's private rented accommodation in their second and third years.'
The development will feature a ground floor food hall providing space for five emerging food brands as well as a large bar.
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Moving from day into night the food hall will become an events space featuring music, entertainment and a community hub.
The student accommodation will offer 356 bed spaces comprising 306, four, five and six bedroom 'houses' with a shared kitchen and lounge, and 50 studio spaces.
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It will also feature a fitness centre, social and study spaces, café-style lounges and cycle storage.
Elsewhere the Glasgow School of Art has reportedly raised concerns over the rebuild of the O2 ABC.