Torbay Cinema, Torbay Road, Paignton - Torbay (UA)
Cinema first licensed in 1912 and frequented by Agatha Christie. An extremely well preserved example of an early purpose-built cinema which closed in 1999. In 2015 Historic England helped with the transfer of ownership of the building to a new Trust. Repairs to the front elevation and two-storey bay window have been completed in 2021 with grant aid from Historic England. Further feasibility work has been undertaken by theTrust to look at future uses within the building and the first phase of its re-use will be developed with money from the Future High Streets Fund.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- TORBAY CINEMA
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1208209
- Local Planning Authority:
- Torbay (UA)
- Site Type:
- Recreational > Music speech and dance venue
Location
- Building Name:
- Torbay Cinema
- Street Name:
- Torbay Road
- Locality:
- Paignton
- Unitary Authority:
- Torbay (UA)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Torbay
- Region:
- South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Charity (heritage)
Contact Details
Matthew Knight 01179 750675
