Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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Trust objects to alterations at Theatre Royal Hyde
The Trust has objected to a number of proposed alterations such as removal of the stage and covering of decorative features within Theatre Royal Hyde, on our Theatres at Risk register, due to the harm caused to the building's significance.
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Demolition of Derby's Assembly Rooms
Following fire damage in 2014 the Council is seeking demolition. While the Trust accepts the need for this, we are currently objecting due to lack of plans for suitable replacement. Derby remains without large-scale theatre.
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Trust objects to residential conversion for Ramsbottom's Co-Op Hall
The Trust objected proposals to convert Ramsbottom's Co-Op Hall to flats. It is thought to have been last used in the 1940s, retains key features, is one of only a handful of remaining mid-late 19th Century dance halls and we consider it worthy of listing
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Trust objects to residential use for Shepton Mallet's Amulet Theatre
The Trust objected plans to convert the Amulet Theatre, more recently re-named the Academy, into housing citing lack of evidence the theatre is surplus to requirements. The theatre was a gift to the town by the Showering family, makers of Babycham.
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Reinstatement of dome and repair of fire damage at Camden's Koko
The Trust supported proposals to reinstate Koko's dome which was destroyed in its recent fire, along with internal and external redecoration following resultant smoke and water damage.
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New signage and lighting at Piccadilly Theatre
The Trust supported proposals for new show signage and lighting to the theatre's canopy
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Shopfront works at Maidstone's Hazlitt Theatre
The theatre sought part-retrospective permission for a new doorway and shopfront works to replace a previous kiosk serving hatch. We supported this in principle, but in common with the Council's Conservation Officer asked it to match an adjacent door
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Concern at serviced apartment proposal next to Edinburgh Playhouse
The Trust has objected to plans to change the use of offices adjoining Edinburgh Playhouse to serviced apartments due to the potential for future noise conflict, requesting further information to demonstrate any impacts can be avoided or mitigated
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Accessibility improvements at Cambridge's Peterhouse Theatre
The Trust supported alterations to the entrance of Peterhouse Theatre & Library which is part of the university, which will enable improved access.
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Satellite to support new cinema provision at King's Lynn Corn Exchange
The Trust supported a proposal to install a satellite receiver to the rear of the Corn Exchange in order to enable reception of outside broadcasts to its new cinema spaces.
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Public realm works outside Guildford's Electric Theatre
The Trust welcomed proposals to improve the public realm and layout outside of the Electric Theatre which should improve safety and remove aspects which have resulted in anti-social behaviour
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Trust supports major project at King's Theatre in Edinburgh
The Trust supported a project which will undertake a variety of internal and some external alteration to improve the theatre's accessibility and facilities both front and back of house