Planning Responses
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Temporary cultural scheme for Manchester's Mayfield Depot
The Trust wrote in support of use of Mayfield Depot next to Piccadilly Station as a cultural and performance venue.
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External repairs and cleaning at Gielgud Theatre
The Trust supported the Gielgud, in London's West End, with external repairs and cleaning along with the addition of new lighting.
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Replacement telecoms equipment at Oxford's New Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to replacement telecoms equipment to the theatre's roof.
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Alterations within Bishop Auckland Town Hall
The Trust supported proposals for internal alterations within the Grade II* listed Town Hall, which included replacement of the control room within the theatre space along with a ground floor café, new shop and improved gallery space.
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New banners and signage to Bishop Auckland's Town Hall
The Trust wrote in support of new signage and banners outside the Town Hall, in association with internal alterations which the Trust welcomed within a separate application.
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Roof repairs at Gloucester's Guildhall
The Trust supported proposals for repairs and the installation of new solar panels at the Guildhall, which will improve the building's efficiency and protect it from further weather damage.
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New air conditioning units at Clacton's West Cliff Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to the installation of new external air conditioning units at West Cliff Theatre in Clacton, Essex which will improve air circulation and audience comfort at the theatre.
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Refurbishment to bring Derby's Assembly Rooms back to use after fire
The Trust welcomed efforts to refurbish the Assembly Rooms along with external work to create new retail/leisure space, although suggested improvements to enhance the facility.
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Trust objects to demolition and redevelopment of Intimate Theatre
The Trust strongly objected to plans to demolish the Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green, Enfield which is on the Trust's Theatres at Risk list as the replacement facility fails to re-provide a theatre facility and did not justify loss of the theatre.
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Amended plans for development adjacent to Lighthouse Poole
The Trust supports revisions to plans for a mixed use development adjacent to the theatre. There are now no homes which directly overlook the Lighthouse’s servicing bay and there is much greater separation between residential units and the Lighthouse.
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Bury Met to install disabled lift in auditorium
The Trust is supportive of this application, which would improve disabled accessibility within the main auditorium through the installation of a lift to the raised platform.
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Live performance use proposed for Chichester Feather & Black
Theatres Trust does not object in principle to the location of the site for live shows and music covering all aspects of performance and celebrity acts, but greater consideration needs to be given to how the building will function.