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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 8 applications since 2022: 5 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
  • 24/01641/CDMLB Granted

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    Condition Discharge: Conditions 16 (Mechanical Extraction Plumbing and Electrical Works), 21 (External Lighting) & 22 (Internal Lighting) of application 23/00311/LBC

    Decided 27 Jan 2025 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

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Plymouth City Council Applicant

196 applications on PlanIndex · 99% granted

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Documents

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

49 documents on file for this application

  • THE GREAT HALL ACOUTIC LIGHTING AND STAGE PROPOSAL Drawings and Images · 21 Feb 2023
  • THE GREAT HALL Drawings and Images · 21 Feb 2023
  • THE TWENTIETH CENTURY SOCIETY Consultee Comment · 14 Feb 2023
  • PRE-APP RESPONSE Decision Outcome · 02 Feb 2023
  • GROUND FLOOR - DOOR STRATEGY Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • GROUND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • DRAKE ROOM BAR Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • SF WCS Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • SECOND FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • GOODS LIFT Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • LG WCS Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • EXTERNAL CRITALLS WINDOWS Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • GF FEMALE WC Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • PROPOSED CATERING FACILITIES AREA LAYOUT Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • DRAKE ROOM Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • LOWER GROUND FLOOR - DOOR STRATEGY Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • SOUTH ELEVATION Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • GREEN ROOM WCS AND SHOWER Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • PACKELS OFFICE Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • GROUND FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • TYPICAL GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET LAYOUT Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • FIRST FLOOR - DOOR STRATEGY Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • FIRST FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • GF MALE WC Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • EXTERNAL ACCESS Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • LOUNGE BAR WCS Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • MAIN STAIR Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • SECOND FLOOR - DOOR STRATEGY Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • LOUNGE BAR Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • LOWER GROUND FLOOR - DEMOLITION Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • NORTH ELEVATION Drawings and Images · 12 Dec 2022
  • DRAWING ISSUE SHEET Supporting Information · 12 Dec 2022
  • HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information · 12 Dec 2022
  • LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 09 Dec 2022
  • SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawings and Images · 09 Dec 2022
  • FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 09 Dec 2022
  • SECOND FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 09 Dec 2022
  • GROUND FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 09 Dec 2022
  • PHOTO 1 Photos · 09 Dec 2022
  • APPLICATION FORM Application · 09 Dec 2022
  • PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawings and Images · 09 Dec 2022
  • PHOTO 3 Photos · 09 Dec 2022
  • PHOTO 2 Photos · 09 Dec 2022
  • PHOTO 5 Photos · 09 Dec 2022
  • PHOTO 4 Photos · 09 Dec 2022

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After the decision

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    20/00703/MOR Submitted 15 May 2020 50 yards away

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

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