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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow lap dancing club could need to remove sign
Seventh Heaven on Hope Street asked the Scottish Government to reconsider a ruling by Glasgow City Council, which claimed a new sign and awning would be 'detrimental' to a listed building. But a reporter, appointed by the government, has dismissed the appeal, upholding the initial decision. The dispute centres on a sign with LED backlights on aluminium fascia and a retractable awning. The council refused listed building consent as it said the awning would be an 'incongruous addition' and add 'visual clutter to the existing historic frontage'. (Image: LDR) It also ruled the size and nature of the sign was 'detrimental to… the appearance and special character of the building'. A council report from December stated an initial proposal had been changed after talks between planners and the applicant, with an application then approved. However, it added the 'plans in the granted decision notice had not been commenced' and instead the 'original proposal had been implemented'. 'This was subsequently reported to planning enforcement,' the report continued. Council planners told the reporter the sign within the application 'does not reflect what is currently on site so it is unclear if this application is to replace the retrospective work'. In the appeal, Andy Cox, of Seventh Heaven, said the club feels the sign and awning are 'both elegant and subtle against the grandeur of the Category A listed façade' and the 'high quality' materials are 'in keeping with neighbouring properties'. READ MORE: Glasgow lap dancing club's move to Hope Street takes step ahead However, the reporter, Alison Kirkwood, appointed by the Scottish Government ruled the changes would have a 'detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the listed building and conservation area'. She said she was 'required to assess the proposal shown on the submitted drawings, which is not necessarily the same as that which has been installed'. Responding to the appeal, council planners had said policies were clear that 'without historic justification then the property will be unable to house an awning' and the 'design of the building doesn't lend itself well to the installed awning'. They also said the aluminium panel is 'deemed inappropriate as it detracts from the intricate stonework of the A-listed building'. 'There was a policy compliant proposal that was approved by Glasgow City Council which was not commenced,' officials added. 'As the application stands, it would be an incongruous addition.'
The National
5 days ago
- General
- The National
Glasgow lap dancing club loses council appeal over sign
Seventh Heaven on Hope Street asked the Scottish Government to reconsider a ruling by Glasgow City Council, which claimed a new sign and awning would be 'detrimental' to a listed building. But a reporter, appointed by the government, has dismissed the appeal, upholding the initial decision. The dispute centres on a sign with LED backlights on aluminium fascia and a retractable awning. READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi wins number one single after emotional Glastonbury comeback The council refused listed building consent as it said the awning would be an 'incongruous addition' and add 'visual clutter to the existing historic frontage'. It also ruled the size and nature of the sign was 'detrimental to… the appearance and special character of the building'. A council report from December stated an initial proposal had been changed after talks between planners and the applicant, with an application then approved. However, it added the 'plans in the granted decision notice had not been commenced' and instead the 'original proposal had been implemented'. 'This was subsequently reported to planning enforcement,' the report continued. Council planners told the reporter the sign within the application 'does not reflect what is currently on site so it is unclear if this application is to replace the retrospective work'. In the appeal, Andy Cox, of Seventh Heaven, said the club feels the sign and awning are 'both elegant and subtle against the grandeur of the Category A listed façade' and the 'high quality' materials are 'in keeping with neighbouring properties'. However, the reporter, Alison Kirkwood, appointed by the Scottish Government ruled the changes would have a 'detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the listed building and conservation area'. She said she was 'required to assess the proposal shown on the submitted drawings, which is not necessarily the same as that which has been installed'. READ MORE: More than 20 people arrested at protest in support of Palestine Action Responding to the appeal, council planners had said policies were clear that 'without historic justification then the property will be unable to house an awning' and the 'design of the building doesn't lend itself well to the installed awning'. They also said the aluminium panel is 'deemed inappropriate as it detracts from the intricate stonework of the A listed building'. 'There was a policy compliant proposal that was approved by Glasgow City Council which was not commenced,' officials added. 'As the application stands, it would be an incongruous addition.'
STV News
5 days ago
- General
- STV News
Lap dancing club loses appeal against council decision to reject sign
A Glasgow lap dancing club could need to remove its sign after losing an appeal against a council decision to reject permission. Seventh Heaven on Hope Street asked the Scottish Government to reconsider a ruling by Glasgow City Council, which claimed a new sign and awning would be 'detrimental' to a listed building. But a reporter, appointed by the government, has dismissed the appeal, upholding the initial decision. The dispute centres on a sign with LED backlights on aluminium fascia and a retractable awning. The council refused listed building consent as it said the awning would be an 'incongruous addition' and add 'visual clutter to the existing historic frontage'. It also ruled the size and nature of the sign was 'detrimental to… the appearance and special character of the building'. A council report from December stated an initial proposal had been changed after talks between planners and the applicant, with an application then approved. However, it added the 'plans in the granted decision notice had not been commenced' and instead the 'original proposal had been implemented'. 'This was subsequently reported to planning enforcement,' the report continued. Council planners told the reporter the sign within the application 'does not reflect what is currently on site so it is unclear if this application is to replace the retrospective work'. In the appeal, Andy Cox of Seventh Heaven said the club feels the sign and awning are 'both elegant and subtle against the grandeur of the Category A listed façade' and the 'high quality' materials are 'in keeping with neighbouring properties'. However, the reporter, Alison Kirkwood, appointed by the Scottish Government ruled the changes would have a 'detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the listed building and conservation area'. She said she was 'required to assess the proposal shown on the submitted drawings, which is not necessarily the same as that which has been installed'. Responding to the appeal, council planners had said policies were clear that 'without historic justification then the property will be unable to house an awning' and the 'design of the building doesn't lend itself well to the installed awning'. They also said the aluminium panel is 'deemed inappropriate as it detracts from the intricate stonework of the A-listed building'. 'There was a policy-compliant proposal that was approved by Glasgow City Council, which was not commenced,' officials added. 'As the application stands, it would be an incongruous addition.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Daily Record
Strip club issues statement after man dies at Scots venue
Emergency crews raced to the late-night incident on Hope Street, Glasgow on Saturday, May 24. A Glasgow lap dancing club has issued a statement after a man tragically died falling down a staircase within the venue. Emergency services rushed to Seventh Heaven in the city centre's Hope Street at around 12.25am on Saturday, May 24, following reports a man had fallen down a flight of stairs. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson for Seventh Heaven told the Record: "As there is an active investigation into the tragic incident that happened on the venues staircase we can only confirm that a man (56) died in the venue in the very early hours of Saturday morning. "We would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends. "We closed the venue and cooperated fully with the police and authorities. "As there were no suspicious circumstances we were permitted to reopen later that day." Police previously confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 12.25am on Saturday, 24 May, 2025, we received a report that a man had fallen down a flight of stairs at a premises on Hope Street, Glasgow. "Emergency services attended, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 'There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- BBC News
Man dies after falling down stairs at Seventh Heaven in Glasgow
A man has died after falling down stairs at a lap-dancing club in Glasgow city services were called to Seventh Heaven on Hope Street at about 00:25 on Saturday. The man died at the scene. Police Scotland said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
