Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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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.
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Trust objects to Colchester Odeon/Regal demolition
The Trust objected to a proposal to demolish the Odeon which originally opened as the Regal and was designed by prominent architect Cecil Massey. There is an existing permission for residential use which retains the building's facade and foyer.
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Govan Lyceum to be restored as cinema, performance venue & restaurant
The Trust welcomed exciting proposals to bring the Lyceum in Govan, Glasgow back to use but we were unable to support permission due to a lack of supporting information and no assessment of impact on the building's historic features.
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Window alterations at Norwich Arts Centre
The Trust supported proposals to remove boards blocking light into the Grade I listed Arts Centre's auditorium to allow it to be used for a wider range of events, with associated alterations and acoustic works.
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Replacement windows at London's Piccadilly Theatre
The Trust supported an application to repair and replace windows at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End.
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Trust objects to demolition of Waterside Theatre
The Trust objected to a proposal to demolish the Waterside Theatre in Holbury on the edge of the New Forest. It has unique history having been built by Esso in 1950, and was actively used until it closed in 2017 following the winding up of its owner.
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Accessibility improvements and new signage at Aberdeen Arts Centre
The Trust supported proposals for the installation of new platform lifts and an accessible WC within the Category A listed Arts Centre, along with replacement signage.
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Residential development next to Croydon's Fairfield Halls
The Trust raised no objections to the principle of a new residential scheme including a cultural hub adjacent to Fairfield Halls, but requested acoustic conditions to prevent noise conflict with the theatre's service yard.
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Bar proposal for Exeter's former Bike Shed Theatre
The Trust objected to an application for change of use to a bar at the Bike Shed Theatre, a small 50-seat venue, citing insufficient evidence theatre use could not continue. The theatre closed in March 2018.