AN underground nightclub planned for Glasgow's Botanic Gardens could be facing a new hurdle, it emerged today.

AN underground nightclub planned for Glasgow's Botanic Gardens could be facing a new hurdle, it emerged today.

Stefan King's G1 Group has already been granted a 99-year lease for the £7million project but it's understood council chiefs now want to cut the lease to 25 years.

And the council's call may turn out to be a deal breaker for the club tycoon who is to be offered the chance to walk away.

Negotiations are now due to take place between the firm and the council in a bid to reach agreement on King's controversial nightclub, restaurant and cafe/bar masterplan.

The council's executive member for development and regeneration services, George Ryan is to hold detailed discussions.

He has instructed officials to seek a better deal on the proposed £1000 per month rent fee, as well as inserting break clauses and agreeing a profit-share.

Previously the leisure entrepreneur said his park plan was only viable with a 99-year lease and a nightclub and it's thought he may be unwilling to compromise.

Councillor Ryan is expected to offer Mr King the chance to walk away.

There is thought to be growing unease about Mr King's plans for the Botanics among Labour councillors and the scheme still has to secure planning and licensing approval.

As the Evening Times reported yesterday, the G1 Group enjoyed record profits of £5.2m during the last financial year.

At the same time the company insisted it would be going ahead with its Botanics scheme.

At a public meeting last month opponents vowed to take their fight to the country's top court.

Campaigners say a nightclub would destroy the Gardens' character.