AN application from second hand games retailer CeX for listed building consent for alterations to the former O2 store in Falmouth has been withdrawn.

The second hand retail chain specialising in technology, computing, video games, DVDs and technology repair had applied to refurbish the former O2 at 15-15a Market Street.

But this week Cornwall Council was notified the application to alter the buildign including installing an illuminated sign was withdrawn by the company.

It was not stated whether there would be further application.

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

The interior of the store was being refitted and the company had applied for planning permission to install and illuminated sign.

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.