Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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Trust concern at Golders Green Hippodrome proposals
The Trust raised no objection to formalising change of use of the Hippodrome from a 'church' to 'place of worship' but strongly objected to revisions to planning conditions removing obligation to hold set numbers of theatre and events each year.
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New performance space as part of City of Derry's New Gate extension
The Trust supported proposals to extend the New Gate Arts & Culture Centre, providing new and enhanced facilities including a theatre/performance space.
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New signage for Stowmarket Regal
The Trust supported proposals for new signage in association with the redevelopment of the Regal currently underway. The project is adding cinema screens and was supported by the Trust last year.
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Trust objects to substantial loss of Portobello's County/George
The Trust raised objection to the demolition of much of the former County/George in Portobello, Edinburgh for flats due to lack of evidence the building isn't viable for continued cultural use. A local group is campaigning for an arts centre proposal.
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Works to undercroft at Southbank Centre
The Trust raised no objections to works within the Southbank Centre's undercroft which will improve safety and reduce breakout of noise from the popular skate park.
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Replacement glazing at Apollo Victoria
The Trust supported proposals to replace the venue's lantern glazing due to deterioration and risk to safety for anyone working on the roof.
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Revisions to Elephant & Castle scheme
The Trust raised no objections to amendments to the Elephant & Castle redevelopment which includes the Coronet, but cited concern at wider re-provision not coming forward following the venue's loss.
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Revision to Sheffield Crucible's posterboards
The Trust raised no objection to the re-location of a poster to the rear of the Crucible.
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Repair of corrosion and new pavement lights at Manchester Opera House
The Trust supported works at Manchester's Opera House to repair corroded beams and install a new pavement light which will give natural light to the stalls bar below.
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Revised Blackpool development results in removal of Trust objection
In early 2020 the Trust objected to a proposed development opposite Blackpool's Winter Gardens and close to the Grand due to impact on setting from design and height. With a new application reducing nine stories to five our concerns were addressed.
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Various works at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End
The Trust supported proposals for works to the proscenium's scagliola which is currently damaged with missing elements, reinstatement of orchestra pit rail and bringing Dress Circle boxes back into use.
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Trust objects to loss of significant theatre space at Westwood School
The Trust has objected to proposals to remove a Grade II listed theatre as part of conversion of Scarborough's Westwood School to flats. The theatre is significant for being an early theatre in the round and debuted many Alan Ayckbourn productions.