The devastating consequences of a fire at a Swindon nightclub have been captured for the first time.
Since being completely destroyed by a fire the already-derelict Broadwalk on Bridge Street has been boarded up, preventing anyone from entering the severely damaged property.
But recently, ahead of it being placed on the market and its possible demolition as part of outlined planning permission which has been granted, the building's owner allowed an urban explorer to take a look inside.
They were able to get a series of photographs showing how much damage the fire caused, which can be viewed in the gallery above.
(Image: Dave Cox)
Much of the building's ceiling has gone and the inside of the nightclub is a mess of burnt material.
The site was recently listed on Rightmove as a “unique development opportunity in the heart of Swindon town centre” with offers in the region of £4000 being accepted.
The planning permission is for it to become 19 self-contained apartments spread across four floors, as well as commercial units on the ground floor, a plant room and a storage area.
The former nightlife venue closed in 2011 and has sat empty since.
Plans for the Broadwalk nightclub building (Image: Armada Holdings) It was ravaged by a fire in March 2023, where more than 40 firefighters from several stations attended the emergency and it was extinguished the next day, almost 12 hours later.
It was made safe and left alone until April of this year, when plans were submitted for the building to be transformed.
Developer Armanda Holdings was permitted by Swindon Borough Council to demolish the charred nightclub and put up a five-storey building in its place.
In recommending approval, council planners wrote: “The proposal would create 19 new flats at first-fourth floor level. This would continue the established pattern of ground floor commercial space and residential use at upper floor levels within Swindon town centre.
“It is noted that Swindon’s Central Area Action Plan states that within the central area ‘The use of upper floors in particular for residential or commercial use will be encouraged to help create a more vibrant centre into the evening."
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