Planning Responses
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Revisions to Elephant & Castle scheme
The Trust raised no objections to amendments to the Elephant & Castle redevelopment which includes the Coronet, but cited concern at wider re-provision not coming forward following the venue's loss.
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Revision to Sheffield Crucible's posterboards
The Trust raised no objection to the re-location of a poster to the rear of the Crucible.
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Repair of corrosion and new pavement lights at Manchester Opera House
The Trust supported works at Manchester's Opera House to repair corroded beams and install a new pavement light which will give natural light to the stalls bar below.
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Revised Blackpool development results in removal of Trust objection
In early 2020 the Trust objected to a proposed development opposite Blackpool's Winter Gardens and close to the Grand due to impact on setting from design and height. With a new application reducing nine stories to five our concerns were addressed.
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Various works at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End
The Trust supported proposals for works to the proscenium's scagliola which is currently damaged with missing elements, reinstatement of orchestra pit rail and bringing Dress Circle boxes back into use.
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Trust objects to loss of significant theatre space at Westwood School
The Trust has objected to proposals to remove a Grade II listed theatre as part of conversion of Scarborough's Westwood School to flats. The theatre is significant for being an early theatre in the round and debuted many Alan Ayckbourn productions.
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Trust objects to residential use above London's Finborough Theatre
The Trust objected to conversion of a pub's ancillary accommodation to two flats above the Finborough Theatre due to potential for noise complaints which could threaten the theatre. Two previous applications and appeals at this site have failed.
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Demolition of former Royal Clarence Theatre in Pontypridd
Whilst the Trust did not fully object to the demolition of the former Royal Clarence/New Theatre/County Cinema in Pontypridd, it urged further consideration of options for retention and avoidance of a vacant site for a prolonged period.
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New and replacement signage for West End's Adelphi Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to the replacement of high-level signage with new LED signage, and installation of a new LED band around the theatre's canopy.
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Further objection to Market Theatre Listed Building Consent
In addition to the main application for change of use to residential, the Trust also submitted objection to works to convert the Market Theatre into flats.
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Trust objects to residential conversion of Hitchin's Market Theatre
The Trust has strongly objected to an application which will convert the Market Theatre into flats. The popular theatre is still operating and no justification has been provided for its loss, which is contrary to local and national policy.
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Various works at Clevedon's Curzon
The Trust supported a number of works, some of which were retrospective, at the Curzon including the removal of the false ceiling within the auditorium which has revealed the original unique metal panel ceiling as well as its stage and proscenium