Portobello Community Council has objected to the request for demolition of existing listed bingo hall, erection of a residential redevelopment comprising 21 flatted dwellings including associated parking / garaging and garden grounds at 14 Bath Street.

The building, dating from 1938, was constructed in the Art Deco style and was formerly the County Cinema and then the George Cinema.

Public responses to the proposed demolition and creation of a residential block have been as follows:-

Public_Comments_14_Bath_Street

Objection letter submitted on behalf of Portobello Community Council

More details on the planning application are available on the Planning Portal:  16/02052 FUL

For more information on the history of cinema see the George Facebook page