Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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Concerns raised at design of Newton Abbot cinema scheme
Whilst the Trust raises no objections to the principle of a new cinema, we currently object due to impact on the setting of the neighbouring Alexandra Theatre and reiterated that theatre use should be maintained when the current cinema vacates.
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Partial demolition behind Newton Abbot's Alexandra Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to demolition of external Market Hall structures behind the Alexandra which will facilitate new pedestrian access as part of a new cinema scheme.
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Air source heat pumps for Theatre Royal Wakefield
The Trust welcomed plans to replace a redundant boiler serving the stage and back of house with new heat pumps to improve sustainability.
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Extension for 'Culture House' concept at Skegness' Embassy
The Trust supported an extension at the Embassy which will facilitate increased foyer and expanded bar/cafe as well as enable location of wider local services to help optimise use of the building and increase engagement in the arts.
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External alterations at Stanley Arts
The Trust supported planning permission and listed building consent for external alterations including new and replacement paving, seating, planting, signage and lighting.
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CCTV camera for Ipswich's Gallery Studio Theatre
The Trust supported the installation of an additional external camera due to incidents of criminal damage and nearby anti-social behaviour.
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Replacement signage at Leeds' Northern Ballet/Phoenix Dance Theatre
The Trust supported advertisement consent for replacement high-level signage to two elevations.
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New space for Slung Low in Leeds
The Trust supported an application for change of use at a vacant former warehouse for a new venue including performance and community space for Leeds' Slung Low, currently operating from a nearby club called The Holbeck.
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New signage at Sunderland Empire
Retrospective advertisement consent was supported for new vinyl signage to the Empire's stalls entrance and side fire exits.
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Replacement pit lift and additional seating at Sunderland Empire
The Trust conditionally supported listed building consent for a new pit lift at the Empire which will provide additional seating for some events.
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Signage for new Elite venue in Ashbourne
Following supporting change of use for return of the Elite in Ashbourne to cinema and theatre use in 2020, the Trust supported applications for signage for the venue.
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Hotel conversion for former Theatre Royal Halifax
The Trust has raised no objections to alterations and change of use of the former Theatre Royal as a hotel, following previous applications over the last few years.