Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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Heating unit at Stroud's Cotswold Playhouse
The Trust supported a proposal for installation of a new heating unit to the rear of the theatre.
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Demolition of former music hall as part of Worcester redevelopment
The Trust objected to the demolition of a former music hall which formed part of the Vesta Tilley Centre. The music hall had been altered but we considered the building made a strong contribution to local character which had been under-appreciated
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Front extension at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The Trust welcomed a proposal to form a small extension around the front of the theatre which will enable its studio theatre to come into use by providing level access along with wider layout changes within its foyer.
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Internal and external alterations at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
The Trust supported proposals to undertake improvement works at the Grade II listed Yvonne Arnaud, considered to be one of the finest post-war theatres. These are to make it accessible throughout, improve its prominence and modernise its facilities
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New signage and electronic posters for Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
The Trust supported advertisement consent for new signage associated with the wider improvement project at the theatre.
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New canopy at Sheringham Little Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to the installation of a rain canopy outside the theatre in Sheringham, north Norfolk.
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Replacement signage at Hammersmith Apollo
The Trust raised no objections to the replacement of the theatre's high level signage to reflect its operator's new branding.
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Part change of use and alterations at Bridlington Roxy
The Trust gave no objection to the principle of using the upper level for martial arts but raised concern that new insertions and alterations could harm the special character of the building.
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Temporary alterations at the Sondheim to allow Covid-safe performances
The Trust supported alterations at the Sondheim to provide access into the neighbouring Gielgud Theatre so performers could adequately space when moving around, allowing the Sondheim to be brought back to use whilst Covid-19 restrictions are in place.
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Variation of condition at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
The Trust supported an application by the Open Air Theatre to vary a planning condition, which retained its annual event cap but enabled them all to be held during summer months.
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Retrospective change of use for Penwortham Arts Centre
The Trust supported retrospective permission for the change of use of Penwortham's former library to a community arts centre. The library had been closed before the building was taken on by the town council.
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Restoration and conversion of Swansea Palace
The Trust has supported restoration and conversion of the Palace, on our Theatres at Risk register, for tech and start-up enterprise space as the scheme is sensitive and reversible and unviability of a return to performance use has been accepted.