A local cinema in L'Derry is set to undergo an expansion which will see two new screens added to the complex.

Plans to extend the Brunswick Moviebowl in Pennyburn Industrial Estate were given the thumbs up by Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee.

This proposal will see a 710 square metre single story extension added to the existing building, bringing new screens and reducing the total number of seats from 1087 to 895 to allow for larger, more comfortable seats.

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Chair of the Planning Committee, Councillor Christopher Jackson welcomed the decision and reassured the net reduction in the capacity of the cinema will ensure it will not generate more traffic or additional parking requirements for the area.

Head of Planning at Derry City and Strabane District Council, Maura Fox, added: "This facility provides employment for approximately 15 full time members of staff and the work will secure continued employment and operation of this business with no adverse effects on amenity.

"The additional screens and new seating layout will allow the cinema to offer a varied cinema experience with increased comfort levels.

"The overall reduction in seats means the proposal will not result in a detrimental impact on the vitality and viability of the city centre."

(CM/JG)