Successful Year for Everyman Cinemas and Firstplan

2016 has been a busy year for Everyman Cinemas and Firstplan. Everyman acquired four former Odeon cinemas in Barnet, Esher, Gerrards Cross and Muswell Hill and, with Firstplan as retained planning and heritage consultants, the independent cinema operator successfully secured permission for the refurbishment of the portfolio – all of which are now up and running.

We are particularly proud of our work on the Grade II* listed Muswell Hill cinema. Eighty years after it was built by renowned cinema architect George Coles, the building has been restored to its former Art Deco glory, including the reinstatement of the magnificent lower stalls which had been abandoned for the last forty years.  The project presented the challenge of sensitively restoring the cinema to its original beauty, whilst ensuring that the renovations incorporated the flexibility and bespoke décor of the Everyman brand to create a viable 21st Century business. The project included detailed negotiations with Historic England and Haringey Council, and the coordination of a public exhibition.

Firstplan successfully secured planning permission and listed building consent for the refurbishment of the entire building, the addition of two new pod screens within the circle, to create five screens ranging from 40-250 seats, and works to enable the re-opening of the lower stalls. As well as the screens, the cinema also offers two bars, a restaurant and outside space.

We are sure you will agree that the results are stunning and we look forward to continuing our work with Everyman in 2017!