Central Cinema 29 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ
Proposal
Variation of Conditions relating to application P/2022/0731: Change of use from cinema to theatre, community art centre and office space with accompanying alterations. Conditions: P1 - Approved Plans, 01 - Materials. Variation sought: Retention of existing material on main roof, and use of artificial slate on lower roofs, to maintain harmony of appearance.
- Received
- 9 September 2026
- Council
- Torbay Council
- ReceivedSubmitted9 Sep
- ValidatedValidated9 Sep
- Consult.Consultation
- TargetTarget Date
- DecidedDecided
This is a planning application for a change of use at Central Cinema 29 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NQ. Torbay has handled 4,547 applications of this type and approves 84% of them, typically deciding them in 58 days. It was submitted on 9 September 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. The site is in the Abbey Road conservation area, with 5 listed buildings nearby. There are no previous applications recorded at this address. We hold 1,261 applications in total for the TQ2 postcode area.
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Planning constraints
Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.
- Flood zone 3: High probability (rivers and sea)Part of the site
- Conservation area: Abbey RoadPart of the site
- Brownfield land register: Lower Union Lane Office Block, TorquayRegister site at or near this address
Also checked, none recorded (21)
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The site is in flood zone 3 (Environment Agency).
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