A cinema development licence is issued prior to the issue of planning permission, if required, or prior to the completion of the project if planning permission is not required.
Authorisation is granted for a specific number of screens and seats.
A new application for authorisation is required if the project undergoes substantial changes to the number of auditoria and spectator seats. The same applies if the sign or signs designated by the applicant are changed.
The authorisation to develop a cinema is neither transferable nor assignable until the cinema has been put into operation.