A former social club that has been closed for five years could finally be knocked down to make way for houses.
The Rosehill Social Club, on Angle Terrace, in Wallsend, closed its doors for the last time in 2014 after suffering trading difficulties.
The developer claims the site has since been targeted by vandals and the there have been several incidents of thefts and break-in attempts.
Tariq Nazir has submitted plans to demolish the building and construct ten three-bedroom terraced houses on the plot.
The application has been lodged with North Tyneside Council and is expected to be decided by the planning committee in June.
A design and access statement for the scheme says: "The building is currently unoccupied and has been secured against unlawful entry.
"However, there have been several thefts of externally fitted plant and equipment and several attempts at break-ins.
"There have also been attacks of vandalism perpetrated on the building.
The building is in poor condition externally, with numerous repairs having been carried out in various locations.
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"Roofing comprises either flat or sloping felt roofing membrane; again in poor condition in some locations.
"Internally there has been extensive damage due to rainwater ingress; this being caused by vandalism.
"The scheme as a whole will significantly improve the area in general; not least due to the demolition of the existing unattractive structure which currently occupies the site."
Northumbria Police said that in the last 12 months two incidents were reported, both in December.
Police received a report that the premises were insecure, the owner was contacted and he checked the property.
In the second incident eight youths were said to be on the roof of the club causing a disturbance but they left the area before officers arrived.
The club was originally built in the 1970s.
When the venue was operating, it had accommodation over three floors including three bars, a large entertainment hall, three rooms in the basement, a first-floor lounge, dance hall, games room, office, store room and toilets.
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