State Cinema, George Street, Grays - Thurrock (UA)
The significance of the State Cinema is that, until recently, it was one of the best preserved of the 'super cinemas' of the late 1930s; constructed in 1938 by FGM Chancellor. The building has suffered from heritage crime and the roof, rainwater goods and interior are in a very poor condition. Planning approvals were granted in 2018 for conversion to a public house. Works commenced in 2019, then stalled in 2020. The sale of the building to new owners was finalised in June 2023 and roof repairs are being progressed by them, the LPA and HE. Discussions are underway regarding its future use.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- STATE CINEMA
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1111543
- Local Planning Authority:
- Thurrock (UA)
- Site Type:
- Commercial > Eating and drinking establishment
Location
- Building Name:
- State Cinema
- Street Name:
- George Street
- Locality:
- Grays
- Unitary Authority:
- Thurrock (UA)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Thurrock
- Region:
- East of England
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- F - Repair scheme in progress and (where applicable) end use or user identified; or functionally redundant buildings with new use agreed but not yet implemented.
- Previous Priority:
- F
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
Contact Details
Sheila Stones 01223 582716
