Torbay Cinema, Torbay Road, Paignton - Torbay (UA)

Cinema first licensed in 1912 and frequented by Agatha Christie. An extremely well preserved example of an early purpose-built cinema which closed in 1999. In 2015 Historic England helped with the transfer of ownership of the building to a new Trust. Repairs to the front elevation and two-storey bay window have been completed in 2021 with grant aid from Historic England. Further feasibility work has been undertaken by theTrust to look at future uses within the building and the first phase of its re-use will be developed with money from the Future High Streets Fund.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

TORBAY CINEMA

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1208209

Local Planning Authority:

Torbay (UA)

Site Type:

Recreational > Music speech and dance venue

Location

Building Name:

Torbay Cinema

Street Name:

Torbay Road

Locality:

Paignton

Unitary Authority:

Torbay (UA)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Torbay

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Charity (heritage)