Planning Responses

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  • Cleaning of Dominion Theatre's stonework

    Listed building consent for the cleaning of the Dominion in London's West End was supported.

  • Replacement wifi at Duke of York's Theatre

    Listed building consent for new and replacement wifi points at Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End was supported.

  • Further residential application below Arbroath's Abbey Theatre

    Following recent comments, a second retrospective application for residential use underneath the Abbey Theatre was submitted covering two different flats. Without an acoustic statement we also indicated objection would be maintained.

  • New signage and screens at Hertford Theatre

    The addition of digital screens and new lettering associated with the theatre's new branding was supported. Hertford Theatre is currently undergoing a programme of development.

  • Refurbishment at Walter Roy Theatre

    Planning permission was supported for the theatre element of a wider development at Norwich's Hewett Academy, which includes Walter Roy Theatre.

  • External alterations at Shoestring Theatre

    Replacement of the theatre's scene dock doors and main entrance doors along with new signage was supported.

  • New signage for Shoestring Theatre

    Advertisement consent for new signage at the venue was supported.

  • Theatre and hotel scheme for former Saville Theatre

    The principle of development re-providing a theatre within the building for Cirque du Soleil has been supported, but concerns have been raised over the balance of uses, the extent of upwards extension and the long-term safeguarding of the theatre space.

  • Roof replacement at Dartford's Orchard Theatre

    Planning permission for replacement roof materials due to the presence of RAAC, along with related works and installation of solar panels was supported. The venue has been closed since September 2023, and is operating from a temporary venue nearby.

  • Residential use under Abbey Theatre Club in Arbroath

    Following a previous application being withdrawn, we were consulted on a retrospective application for the works which took place without permission. Without an acoustic statement we indicated objection would be maintained.

  • Duct and bin store at Finborough Arms pub

    Planning permission was supported for the installation of an extraction duct and bin store to serve the Finborough Arms pub, which is preparing to re-open after a long period of closure. This will benefit Finborough Theatre which occupies the first floor.

  • New signage at Finborough Arms pub

    Whilst no objection was made to the principle of new signage, revision was urged to include reference to the Finborough Theatre which is on the pub's first floor.