AN INTERNATIONAL second hand retail chain specialising in technology, computing, video games, DVDs and technology repair is coming to Falmouth.

CeX, which also sells new items, has branches all over the country, including one in River Street, Truro, St Austell and Penzance.

The new store will be at 15-15a Market Street in the old O2 shop opposite Marks and Spencer.

Falmouth Packet: Plans of how the front the new storePlans of how the front the new store (Image: DMU Designs)

The company is currently refitting the interior of the store and has applied for planning permission to install and illuminated sign.

The application will first be heard by Falmouth Town Council's planning committee on Monday night.

The application, which is being recommended for approval but will be discussed by members of the committee.

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The application is for a proposed fascia and projecting sign while the shop is being refitted.

Falmouth Packet: The new store will be on the site of the old 02 shopThe new store will be on the site of the old 02 shop (Image: Google Maps)

According to its website, CeX is the UK’s biggest second-hand electronics and entertainment specialist where people can buy, sell and exchange  games, phones, consoles, laptops, tablets, computers, electronics & gadgets for cash.

Starting as a single games and computer specialist shop just off of London’s Tottenham Court Road in 1992, CeX has expanded over 30 years to more than 600 stores worldwide, spanning over ten countries including the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, The Canaries, The Netherlands, Australia, India and Italy.

The planning application PA23/01473 can be seen here