A BIRMINGHAM nightclub claims it faces closure on noise grounds after plans for four luxury loft apartments across the road were approved.
Subway City, under the railway arches in Livery Street in the city centre, pumps out loud music until 4am.
Now bosses fear that residents moving into the flats could have it shut down.
The venue also claimed that developer Javelin Block Ltd, which wants to convert the empty Viceroy House office block into apartments, had underplayed the noise levels which came from the club to secure permission for the scheme.
Club spokesman Roger Page said the noise readings were taken when just 270 people where in the 750 capacity venue.
“It can reach 110 decibels in there, and the club is just nine metres from Viceroy House,” he said.
Mr Page highlighted the Fiddle and Bone and Nightingale clubs as city centre venues which had been affect by noise complaints.
Speaking for the developer Altine Topping said the bedrooms would be on the opposite side of Viceroy House, away from the club, and that the best double glazing would keep out the noise.
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