What was once one of Bolton’s most prominent night clubs will now be turned into warehousing space.

The one-time 1,000 capacity New York New York, and later Loco nightclub on Bridge Street in the town centre, has been empty for many years now, with plans having been lodged late last year to redevelop the space.

The council has now decided to give the greenlight to the scheme after considering the likely effect on the nearby area.

A report said: “The most recent use of the premises is as a nightclub, however, the building appears to have been vacant for several years.

“The building in which the premises is located is contemporary. However, its façade was built to reflect the historic buildings within the conservation area.”

The Bolton News: The plan will see the nightclub turned into a retail and warehouse space The plan will see the nightclub turned into a retail and warehouse space (Image: RAD Design Projects)

It added: “The proposed change of use is supported in principle and would have a small but beneficial economic impact.

“The proposal would not adversely impact the character of the Deansgate Conservation Area or the residential amenity of nearby properties.

“Furthermore, the proposal would not give rise to adverse highways impacts.”

The nightclub first opened as New York New York in 2006 and was inspired by legendary Manhattan disco venue Studio 54.

The venue closed in 2012 before reopening as Loco Bolton a year later thanks to a £500,000 investment.

But the new nightclub was not to last, and the Bridge Street nightspot closed its doors again not long after.

The plans to remake the space were first put before the council on Tuesday, November 29 last year and were put out for neighbourhood consultations until Wednesday, December 21.

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Now that they been approved, part of the ground floor of the former dance floor will be used as a retail unit which will be accessed using the entrance from Bridge Street while the rest of the ground floor will be used for warehousing and storage.

Given its central location, the new warehousing and retail space will be well connected to public transport routes serving the town centre and has several nearby car parks, according to council officers.

They have also judged it is unlikely any other nearby visitors will be "adversely" affected by the development.