Liverpool’s oldest surviving cinema could soon be reopening its doors.
Woolton Picture House announced its permanent closure after 93 years in July 2020 after suffering heavy losses due to coronavirus pandemic.
Bosses of the venue, which first opened in 1927, signalled their intention to reopen in spring 2023 after receiving more than £50,000 in external funding.
Those plans are now promising to come to fruition with a planning application submitted to Liverpool City Council to undertake key refurbishment work.
The cinema’s roof would be replaced with new slate tiles alongside parts of the building including its iconic sign, which will have a glass roof installed over it.
A ramp is set to be installed in place of the existing steps while new flower beds would be planted near the entrance.
The proposal states: “To continue use of premises as a cinema and mixed arts/events space (Use Class Sui Generis) facilitated by replacement of existing roof and installation of solar panels to front, new ramped access with glass balustrade to front, refurbishment of signage and canopy with installation of new glass roof to front and other minor external alterations following removal of existing front steps.”