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The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

Granted Plymouth 23/00311/LBC Listed Building Consent

Works: Demolition Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 23/00311/LBC

Application record

Reference
23/00311/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Grant Conditionally
Received
2 Mar 2023
Validated
8 Mar 2023
Decided
3 May 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
  • 22/02039/MOR Decided

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    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.

    Decided 29 Mar 2023 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Mar 2023

    Received by Plymouth

  2. 8 Mar 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 May 2023

    Decision issued: Grant Conditionally

  4. 1 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

4 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 26/01023/CDMLB Awaiting decision

    The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2EL

    Condition Discharge: Condition 14 (Internal Doors), 15 (Ceiling Works), 16 (Mechanical Extraction Plumbing and Electrical Works) and 19 (WC Details) of application 23/00311/LBC

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/01376/CDMLB Granted

    The Guildhall Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2EL

    Condition Discharge: Condition 6 (Great hall Acoustic Works) of Listed Building Consent 23/00311/LBC

    Decided 3 Dec 2025 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

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

AWW Architects Agent, an architecture practice

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Documents

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

71 documents on file for this application

  • LISTED BUILDING GRANT DECISION NOTICE Decision Outcome · 03 May 2023
  • OFFICER REPORT Decision Outcome · 03 May 2023
  • LIGHTING STRATEGY Supporting Information · 26 Apr 2023
  • TRUSS CONCEPTS Supporting Information · 26 Apr 2023
  • LIGHTING TRUSS MANAGEMENT PLAN EMAIL Supporting Information · 26 Apr 2023
  • THE GREAT HALL ACOUTIC LIGHTING AND STAGE PROPOSAL Drawings and Images · 26 Apr 2023
  • HISTORIC ENGLAND Consultee Comment · 25 Apr 2023
  • STRUCTURAL WORKS TO ACCOMMODATE THE LIGHTING TRUSSES Supporting Information · 20 Apr 2023
  • GUILDHALL CHANGING PLACES CORRESPONDENCE Supporting Information · 12 Apr 2023
  • HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT Consultee Comment · 12 Apr 2023
  • GUILDHALL LOWER GROUND STORAGE MAP Drawings and Images · 11 Apr 2023
  • GUILDHALL GROUND FLOOR STORAGE MAP Drawings and Images · 11 Apr 2023
  • GUILDHALL FIRST FLOOR STORAGE MAP Drawings and Images · 11 Apr 2023
  • GUILDHALL SECOND FLOOR STORAGE MAP Drawings and Images · 11 Apr 2023
  • GUILDHALL STORAGE EMAIL Supporting Information · 05 Apr 2023
  • GROUND FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 05 Apr 2023
  • EXTERNAL RAMP AND STEP AREA Drawings and Images · 05 Apr 2023
  • ISSUE SHEET 20000 SERIES Supporting Information · 05 Apr 2023
  • ISSUE SHEET 18000 SERIES Supporting Information · 05 Apr 2023
  • MRS EMILY HUDSON Public Comment · 20 Mar 2023
  • HISTORIC ENGLAND Consultee Comment · 14 Mar 2023
  • ISSUE SHEET Supporting Information · 08 Mar 2023
  • CRIME AND DISORDER STATEMENT Supporting Information · 08 Mar 2023
  • PROPOSED SITE PLAN Drawings and Images · 08 Mar 2023
  • EXISTING SITE PLAN Drawings and Images · 08 Mar 2023
  • PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION Drawings and Images · 08 Mar 2023
  • EXISTING WEST ELEVATION Drawings and Images · 08 Mar 2023
  • SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawings and Images · 08 Mar 2023
  • THE GREAT HALL Drawings and Images · 03 Mar 2023
  • DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Information · 03 Mar 2023
  • APPLICATION FORM Application · 02 Mar 2023
  • HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information · 02 Mar 2023
  • FIRST FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • SECOND FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • GROUND FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • SECOND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • FIRST FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • SECOND FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • SUPERSEDED GROUND FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • RCP - FIRST FLOOR Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • RCP - SECOND FLOOR Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • RCP - LOWER GROUND FLOOR Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • RCP - GROUND FLOOR Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • NORTH ELEVATION Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • SOUTH ELEVATION Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • EXTERNAL ACCESS Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • EXTERNAL CRITALLS WINDOWS Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • MAIN STAIR Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • LOUNGE BAR Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • DRAKE ROOM BAR Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • LG WCS Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • GF MALE WC Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • GF FEMALE WC Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • LOUNGE BAR WCS Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • SF WCS Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • TYPICAL GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET LAYOUT Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • REDLINE PLAN Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • GROUND FLOOR - DOOR STRATEGY Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • FIRST FLOOR - DOOR STRATEGY Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • SECOND FLOOR - DOOR STRATEGY Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • LOWER GROUND FLOOR - DOOR STRATEGY Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • PACKELS OFFICE Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • GREEN ROOM WCS SHOWER Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • DRAKE ROOM Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN - PROPOSED Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • FIRST FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • GROUND FLOOR PLAN - DEMOLITION Drawings and Images · 02 Mar 2023
  • MASONRY WALLS STRUCTURAL INSPECTION REPORT Supporting Information · 02 Mar 2023

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What this grant of permission means

Plymouth granted permission on 3 May 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About heritage and listed building applications

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    26/01023/CDMLB Submitted 20 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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  • The Guildhall, Royal Parade Plymouth PL1 2BJ

    23/00312/FUL Submitted 2 Mar 2023 50 yards away

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    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 80 docs

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