Planning Responses
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External works and temporary performance space at Royal Shakespeare
The Trust supported proposals for a temporary pavilion and kiosk for outdoor performances during the summer, along with the removal of planters and installation of temporary decking and banners.
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Major development proposed next to Poole's Lighthouse Centre
The Trust, while not objecting to proposed redevelopment, wrote to raise concern that without re-design or mitigation the proximity of new residential units to the Lighthouse's get-in could give rise to noise complaints and impact on the theatre.
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Conversion of neighbouring units to bar/bistro for Blackpool Grand
The Trust supported proposals by the Grand Theatre in Blackpool to convert neighbouring retail units into a bar and bistro, making the theatre more of a destination outside of showtimes.
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Fire safety works at Tunbridge Wells Assembly Rooms
The Trust supported proposals for new fire doors or shutters to improve safety for large audiences.
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Revisions to restoration of Stockton Globe
The Trust welcomed revisions for the restoration of the Globe to bring it back to use as a performance venue, with some suggestions for further improvement.
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Ceiling works and refurishments at London's Noel Coward Theatre
The Trust supported safety improvements and refurbishment works at the Noel Coward Theatre, including upgrading of lighting and works to the suspended fibrous plaster ceiling.
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Ceiling works at London's Wyndham's Theatre
The Trust supported safety improvements and refurbishment works to the ceilings within Wymondham's Theatre in London's West End.
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Extension at Blackpool Winter Gardens to facilitate conference centre
The Trust had no objection to the principle of this development, so long as the Opera House structure is not compromised.
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Selsey Pavillion to be restored as a performance venue
The Trust supported a proposal to bring the Selsey Pavillion back to use as a theatre and performance venue, but suggested revisions to enhance ongoing viability and sustainability.
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Amendments to design and layout of approved Bolton Octagon scheme
Following a previous permission granted in 2017, the Trust continued to support improvement works at the Octagon but expressed disappointment at the loss and modification of some elements of the original scheme.
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Appeal against alternative scheme for former Bournemouth Regent
The Trust also wrote to the Planning Inspectorate to support Bournemouth Borough Council's refusal against an alternative development proposal on the former Regent Theatre/Odeon Cinema.
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Appeal against refusal of former Bournemouth Regent scheme
The Trust wrote to the Planning Inspectorate to reiterate objections to the proposed demolition of the former Bournemouth Regent/Odeon Cinema and replacement with housing and retail without justification, supporting Bournemouth Borough Council's refusal.