After Medinbrand’s planning application to convert the building into flats and a gym was turned down by the planning committee last year, Medinbrand decided to appeal this decision at a public inquiry. The inquiry was supposed to take place last December but illness meant it was postponed until the 8th of January. While it was originally expected…
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PUBLIC INQUIRY POSTPONED
The Barrister who was supposed to lead the Inquiry into the proposed conversion of the Picture House into 5 flats and a gym has had to postpone due to illness. While a new date has not yet been confirmed it is suspected that it will be on the 8th of January next year. We will…
Feasibility, Franchises and Funding
As I mentioned in my previous blog I have been working over the last couple of months to try and move our plans forward. The main change that has happened is that we now have a new team of architects working on the project. Jonathan Lees Architects based in Old Market, Bristol are specialists in historical…
Flats and Gym – Planning Application Appeal
After the Bristol Planning committee refused permission for the Picture House to be converted into five flats and a gym, the building’s current owner has decided to appeal this verdict and so the decision has been referred to a public enquiry. This means that rather than the judgement being made locally, it will be decided by an Inspector…
The Next Step
On 25th July 2012 Bristol City Council made a significant impact on the future of the Whiteladies Picture House, unanimously rejecting the latest bid to convert the building into flats and a gym. It was a day that showed that significant public support CAN make a difference, and that the collective drive of a…