Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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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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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
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Redevelopment of site including London's Cochrane Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to loss of the Cochrane Theatre because it was re-provided at King's Cross as part of Central St Martin's move, although we requested recording, preservation and re-use elsewhere of the theatre's machinery and fixtures
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Revised plans for Scarborough Spa works
The Trust welcomed amendments to original plans for which we commented in March 2020 which addressed an area of design concern both we and Historic England had raised
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Restoration and redevelopment at Folkestone's Leas Pavilion
The Trust welcomed proposals to restore the Pavilion and return it to use as a multi-purpose community venue including provision for theatre and live performance, but suggested the overall design of residential development above should be altered.
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Educational use for parts of Wakefield's Unity Works
The Trust supported an application for change of use for parts of Unity Works for use by the CAPA College which specialises in creative and performing arts. Unity Works, which is opposite Theatre Royal Wakefield, contains the Unity Hall venue.
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Works to canopy, replacement signage and access at Criterion Theatre
The Trust supported a proposal at the Criterion in London's West End which would see replacement energy efficient signage along with minor alterations and repairs to the canopy and improved access.
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Outdoor tables and chairs for Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The Trust supported an application to allow the placing of tables and chairs on the highway outside London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane in association with the theatre's improved bar/cafe offer following its large renovation and restoration project.
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Replacement of telecoms equipment at Shepherds Bush Empire
The Trust raised no objections to listed building consent for the removal and replacement of telecoms equipment to the venue's roof.
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Extension at Helmsley Arts Centre to improve access to first floor
The Trust welcomed a proposal to build a small extension to Helmsley Arts Centre in North Yorkshire which will enable installation of a lift to make its first floor fully accessible, as well as make backstage facilities accessible.
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Minor works at London's Hippodrome to merge games centre into casino
The Trust raised no objections to a proposal to integrate a gaming centre which had been independently-operated into the rest of the casino necessitating the creation of a new opening and formal change of use.