Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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Colchester's Mercury Theatre relocating to Abbey Field during works
The Trust supported an application for temporary planning permission allowing the Mercury Theatre to relocate to a large marquee with supporting structures on Abbey Field, a local park. This will happen while the theatre is extended and enlarged.
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Works to external terrace and wall at Princess Theatre in Hunstanton
The Trust raised no objections to alterations and repair to the theatre's external terrace. The terrace sits outside the theatre's bar which overlooks the sea.
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Extended external railing at St George's Hall in Bradford
The Trust had no objections to a replacement and extension of a railing outside the theatre's entrance. The theatre has been undergoing significant refurbishment.
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Facade cleaning and stonework repairs at Noel Coward
The Trust raised no objections to the cleaning of the theatre's external Portland stone elevations along with repairs and maintenance.
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Amendments to plans for replacement Ovalhouse Theatre in Brixton
The Trust wrote in support of amendments to the layout of the new (replacement) theatre building and cultural hub for Ovalhouse, which we consider to improve their operational flexibility.
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Further objection to neighbouring development in Wallingford
The Trust maintained objections following a further revision to plans for housing on a site neighbouring the Corn Exchange in Wallingford. A strong objection was submitted in 2018, with the application yet to be determined.
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Outline application for housing adjacent to Bocking Arts Theatre
A proposal by the theatre to convert their disused storage facility to housing to support development and operations has been submitted, to which the Trust recommended conditions to help protect the theatre from future noise complaints.
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Refurbishments at Noel Coward Theatre
The Trust supported proposals for various improvements at Noel Coward Theatre in London's West End. These include the creation of a new bar space replacing offices, additional toilets and a remodelled box office.
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Amended plans for new Sadler's Wells East theatre
Following the Trust's previous support for this scheme, we raised no objections to revised plans. The theatre is part of a large scale redevelopment of part of the Olympic Park site.
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New signage and boards at Leeds Playhouse
The Trust supported proposals for new LCD display boards and other signage at Leeds Playhouse. The theatre is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment.
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Variation of conditions for Colchester's Mercury Theatre redevelopment
The Trust responded to an application seeking to vary the conditions of planning permission granted for the theatre's extension and refurbishment, to remove and replace additional trees.
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New satellite dish at Halstead's Empire Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to the addition of a satellite dish to the rear of the theatre. The Empire is a community-run theatre and arts centre in Halstead, north Essex.