AN independent food trader is set to be thrown out of his premises to make way for a new restaurant.

Falafel To Go, on Sauchiehall Street, will be removed as part of plans to open a Kokoro sushi eatery in its place.

A planning application to transform the four-storey tenement building, which is category B-listed, was given the go-ahead by council officials.

Planning bosses requested that the falafel stand and advertisements be removed before giving any plans the green light.

The hot food stand, which is attached to the premises formally occupied by Fusion Food supermarket, is a popular feature of the street and has been given more than a dozen 'excellent' reviews online.

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One review on Trip Advisor reads: "Amazing, fresh and substantial falafel and hummus served in a wrap from a tiny hole in the wall by a really nice fellow. It's cheap, unbelievably tasty and filling.

"Makes a great, fresh alternative to the usual stodgy lunchtime fare although if you go at peak office lunch hours you will likely need to queue."

In their proposal, developers described the site as ‘not fit for purpose’ adding that the building itself is in an unsatisfactory condition with a number of larger units unoccupied and smaller units accommodating temporary uses.

A design statement reads: “This has a negative effect upon the vitality and viability of Sauchiehall Street as a retailing destination, and upon the character, quality, and setting of the numerous designated listed buildings and the central area conservation area.

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“The proposed development will positively contribute to the attractiveness of the wider area for both visitors to Sauchiehall Street and commercial occupiers.

“The current site detracts from the character and quality of the B listed building."

Kokoro were granted permission for the applications subject to several conditions including removing outdoor seating plans and not replacing first floor windows with aluminium framed windows.