Planning Responses
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Change of use for former Above The Stag arch
The Trust raised no objection to the change of use of a railway arch formerly in theatre use, as the previous occupant (Above The Stag) moved to another site some time ago that better met their needs.
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New accessible WC at Edinburgh Playhouse
The Trust supported in principle an additional accessible WC provided by shrinking a bar, but requested further detail to demonstrate the proposal would not cause harm to the theatre's historic fabric or decorative significance.
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Tubthumping lyric at Leeds Playhouse supported
The Trust supported retention of an illuminated sign on Leeds Playhouse containing a lyric from Chumbawamba's 1997 hit Tubthumping.
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Enclosure to loading bay at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
The Trust supported an extension to the theatre's loading bay because it currently lacks storage space for sets and equipment resulting in it being left outside. The proposal will also result in reduced noise to surrounding homes.
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Flexible cultural venue at Manchester Mayfield development
The Trust supported a proposal for a new flexible cultural space including theatre within a new office development at Mayfield Depot in Manchester.
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Queen's Bar refurbishment at Sondheim Theatre
The Trust raised concerns about refurbishment of the Queen's Bar, as it would result in the concealment of its 1950s character and significance. The bar is within the 1950s part of the building, the original having been destroyed in World War II.
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Refurbishment of New Zealand House adjacent to Her Majesty's Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to the principle of refurbishing and altering New Zealand House and Royal Opera Arcade adjacent to the West End's Her Majesty's Theatres but raised concern about the impact of works and the location of a new service access.
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Refurbishments to Theatre Royal Newcastle's office space
The Trust raised no objections to refurbishments and alterations within the theatre's office.
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Replacement front extension at Hayling Island's Station Theatre
The Trust supported a proposal for a new entry foyer at Station Theatre.
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Works to Sondheim Theatre's front canopy
The Trust raised concern at proposals to replace the theatre's canopy and add traditional-style decorative fixings as it wouldn't correspond with the theatre's 1950s frontage.
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Extension and internal works at Paisley Arts Centre
The Trust supported a proposal to create a small front extension to allow the Arts Centre to provide an all-day café, along with improvements to their auditorium and new studio space. This is part of a wider programme of cultural development in the town.
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Upper Circle and Stalls Bar refurbishment at Sondheim Theatre
The Trust supported proposals to refurbish the Upper Circle and Stalls bars at Sondheim Theatre, recently re-named from Queen's Theatre. The theatre is currently closed for a programme of wider renovations.