Grade II* listed · Torbay

Torbay Cinema

Torbay Cinema is a Grade II* listed building in Torbay, first listed on 20 February 1991. It is one of 29 Grade II* entries among 864 listed buildings in Torbay; 68% of Torbay’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Torbay Cinema
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1208209
Date first listed	20 February 1991
Local planning authority	Torbay
Location	50.43516, -3.56437 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1208209

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torbay will require for your works on Torbay Cinema, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Torbay Cinema

Name	Grade	Distance
4-16, TORBAY ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	30 m
United Reformed Church and Adjoining School	II	210 m
The Old Well House Public House	II	284 m
Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Parish Church of St Andrew	II	300 m
Paignton Community College	II	304 m
Parish Church of St Andrew	II	314 m
6-16, Curledge Street	II	346 m
25 Palace Avenue	II	346 m
Churchyard Wall to Church of St John the Baptist Churchyard Walls to the Church of St John the Baptist	II	368 m
Churchyard Cross to South East of Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II	370 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Torbay Cinema listed?

Yes. Torbay Cinema is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1208209, first listed on 20 February 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Torbay Cinema?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Torbay, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.