Planning application
Former Reel Cinema 25 Derrys Cross Plymouth PL1 2SW
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Pre-application for re-opening of building as a three-screen cinema and visual arts hub; inc. a restaurant, café, bar, seated venue with a capacity of 250-300, and standing music venue with a capacity of 800, with associated administration and ancillary facilities
As published by the council, reference 26/00357/MJR
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00357/MJR
- Type
- Major Pre Application Enquiry
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 11 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 27 Mar 2026
- Ward
- ST PETER AND THE WATERFRONT
- Postcode
- PL1 2SW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Mar 2026
Received by Plymouth
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27 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 26 June 2026, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Plymouth took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Plymouth Royal Cinema Community Benefit Society Agent
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2 documents on file for this application
- APPLICATION FORM
- PROJECT STATEMENT
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Plymouth for determination, against a statutory target of thirteen weeks. Over the last year Plymouth decided outline applications in a median of 61 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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