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The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

Decided Plymouth 22/02039/MOR Minor Pre Application Enquiry

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Pre-application to refurbish and re-imagine the Grade II listed building as a commercial standard multi-purpose events space, with aspirations to reduce running costs and where possible improve thermal efficiency and energy performance.

As published by the council, reference 22/02039/MOR

Application record

Reference
22/02039/MOR
Type
Minor Pre Application Enquiry
Status
Decided
Decision
Closed Development Enquiry
Received
9 Dec 2022
Validated
12 Dec 2022
Decided
29 Mar 2023
Ward
ST PETER AND THE WATERFRONT
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
PL1 2BJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Plymouth register

This site has had 7 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00726/FUL Awaiting decision

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    Installation of ramp and steps, window alterations, roof alterations and replacements, extraction ventilation, and various associated works

    Submitted 22 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00727/LBC Awaiting decision

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    Installation of ramp and steps, window alterations, roof alterations and replacements, extraction ventilation, and various associated works

    Submitted 22 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00538/LBC Granted

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    Removal of picture frame and installation of panelling infill to great hall internal wall

    Decided 2 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 24/01202/CDMLB Granted

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    Condition Discharge Condition 15 (Ceiling Works),16 (Mechanical Extraction Plumbing and Electrical Works), and 19 (WC Details) of Listed Building Consent application 23/00311/LBC

    Decided 23 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/00312/FUL Granted

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    External works including new steps and ramp, louvres, replacement windows, refurbishment of entrance doors and glazed screens, removal of shutters and associated works

    Decided 3 May 2023 Full applications
  • 23/00311/LBC Granted

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    External works including new steps and ramp, louvres, replacement windows, refurbishment of entrance doors and glazed screens, removal of shutters; internal works including demolition, internal layout changes, alterations to WCs, bars, kitchen, main staircase, doors, acoustic and lighting works, platform lifts and all associated works

    Decided 3 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Dec 2022

    Received by Plymouth

  2. 12 Dec 2022

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Closed Development Enquiry

  4. 31 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

49 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Plymouth Guildhall Civic Sqaure PL1 2BJ

    20/00703/MOR Submitted 15 May 2020 4m away

    Pre-application for repair, refurbishment and enhancement works for improved multi-purpose events use including physical alterations for better access and circulation

    Decided Outline 7 docs

  • The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    26/00726/FUL Submitted 22 May 2026 7m away

    93% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

    Installation of ramp and steps, window alterations, roof alterations and replacements, extraction ventilation, and various associated works

    Awaiting decision Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 46 docs

  • The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    26/00727/LBC Submitted 22 May 2026 7m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul

    Installation of ramp and steps, window alterations, roof alterations and replacements, extraction ventilation, and various associated works

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 38 docs

  • The Guildhall Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2EL

    25/01373/LBC Submitted 17 Oct 2025 8m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

    Various roof repairs and associated works (retrospective)

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

  • The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    26/00538/LBC Submitted 15 Apr 2026 9m away

    Removal of picture frame and installation of panelling infill to great hall internal wall

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 12 docs

  • The Guildhall Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2EL

    25/01161/MOR Submitted 4 Sep 2025 10m away

    Pre-application for (1) Replacement Copper Roof, (2) Replacement covered fire escape from the Great Hall, (3) Improved access to the loft space - External staircase (4) Mahogany infill panel in Great Hall following the removal of a tapestry and its frame (5) Replacement doors and windows in the 'apartment' (6) Various external repairs recommended in Quadrennial Building Condition Survey

    Decided Outline Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs

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