A developer has appealed the decision by Glasgow City Council to reject plans to transform the city’s landmark Lyceum Cinema into a cinema, concert hall and restaurant.
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… applicant has now submitted appeals arguing that it could address the issues raised by the council’s rejection…
Scottish Construction Now writes:
Building owner Versatyle Ltd’s application last year for the vacant B-listed Art Deco building included a first-floor cinema with nearly 500 seats.
Under the plans, ground floor space would be turned into a concert hall with a separate entrance and capacity for 1,000 people standing, 800 sitting and 700 around tables….
The applicant has now submitted appeals arguing that it could address the issues raised by the council’s rejection of the proposal and listed building application…
Regarding the proposed uses of the building, the planning department feared “potentially significant increase in noise and disturbance which would harmfully impact on the amenity of neighbouring residential properties”…
