Green light given to major renovation of Wellington Orbit
Plans to renovate Wellington's Orbit cinema have been given the green light by Telford & Wrekin Council planners.
Telford & Wrekin Council planning officers have given the thumbs up to plans to revamp Wellington's community cinema.
Plans, which involve replacing the windows and building a second-floor extension to the rear, were submitted in February.
The proposals also included reinstating a rear first-floor door, rebuilding an external wall and replacing a rear fire escape staircase.
The renovations mean the "dilapidated" first and second floors of the building can be brought into use, with hopes to use the space as a dance studio and meeting room spaces.
Approving the plans, Telford & Wrekin Council planning officers said the scheme was "acceptable" and "in keeping with the character and appearance" of the site.
The project is all part of a £10 million investment into Wellington, which also includes the redevelopment of a former YMCA building and investment in the town’s market.
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