Kings Theatre Southsea to improve access to backstage store
31st January 2012
Listed Building Application: 11/01332/LBC
Portsmouth City Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above listed building application on the construction of a door opening to an existing store and the construction of a steel staircase.
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number and click search.
Installation of hanging signs at Theatre Royal, Catherine Street (Drury Lane)
27th January 2012
Planning and Listed Building Application: 11/12007/LBC
City of Westminster Council has consulted the Theatres Trust on the above planning and listed building application for the installation of hanging signs below the canopy on the theatre’s Catherine Street elevation. The signs will advertise the current ongoing production at the theatre.
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number and click search.
New five storey arts building at Lincoln University's Brayford Pool Campus
27th January 2012
Planning Application: 2011/1361/F
City of Lincoln Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above planning application for the erection of a new five storey arts building at Lincoln University. The proposal involves an extension of the existing school of architecture, adding a range of new arts based faculties which will compliment the existing Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC).
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number and click search.
Report in House of Lords on Cultural Institutions in the National Planning Policy Framework
24th January 2012
Extract from the Lords Records Monday 23 January at 2.59 pm. Baroness Bakewell asked Her Majesty’s Government what safeguards are contained in the national planning policy framework to protect cultural institutions.
New Theatre Cardiff to improve access, circulation and sightlines
24th January 2012
Planning and Listed Building Applications:11/02169/DCI and 11/02170/DCI
Cardiff Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above planning and listed building applications for improved access for wheel chair users and ambulant disabled people together with improved sightlines to the upper circle seating. The application also proposes the demolition of the existing stair core at auditorium right and the installation of a passenger lift, as well as the remodelling of the floor levels and steps to improve access to The New Theatre.
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number and click search.
Watch Baroness Bakewell’s question on protecting cultural institutions within the NPPF
23rd January 2012
Baroness Bakewell’s question 4 on protecting cultural institutions within the National Planning Framework (NPPF) can be seen by clicking here and moving the slider to 15:00 hours.
ONS Consultation National Well-being
23rd January 2012
Policy Consultation
The Office for National Statistics is developing new measures of national well-being. The aim is that these new measures will cover the quality of life of people in the UK, environmental and sustainability issues, as well as the economic performance of the country.
The Theatres Trust has made comments on the consultation. Read the Trust’s response
To view the consultation online, please click here.
Windows and decorative mouldings to be restored at the Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells
20th January 2012
Listed Building Application: P2011/1355
Powys County Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on the above listed building application to replace windows on Wyeside Arts Centre’s West elevation, along with the restoration of decorative tympanum mouldings above two of the windows.
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number and click search.
Lighting bars to be retained at the Palace, Cambridge Circus
13th January 2012
Listed Building Application: 11/11774/LBC
Westminster City Council has consulted The Theatres Trust on an application to retain removable lighting bars within the auditorium of the Palace Theatre for extra lighting requirements to facilitate the production of ‘Singin’ in the rain’.
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response.
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number, then click search.
St James Theatre to install new signage
12th January 2012
Planning Application: 11/09470/ADV
Westminster City Council has consulted The Theatres Trust the above planning application in relation to the display of limestone, back lit, lettering signs; internally illuminated fascia signage for theatre name; and internally illuminated show signs and light box.
The Theatres Trust supported the application. Read the Trust’s response
To view the planning application online, please click here and enter the application number, then click search.
