Planning Responses
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Visitor centre and viewing gallery at Torquay Pavilion
Temporary permission was welcomed and supported for installation of a viewing area within the former stage at Torquay Pavilion to allow public access and viewing of works, and for an external visitor centre.
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Residential conversion for Rochester's Royal Function Rooms
We objected to planning permission for change of use from theatre to residential at Royal Function Rooms. The applicant failed to provide evidence the facility is surplus to requirements, and there is much local opposition to venue's closure and loss.
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Bar alterations and refurbishments at St Martin's Theatre
Listed building consent for alterations to existing bars, the addition of a new bar within the foyer, and general refurbishments at St Martin's Theatre in London's West End was supported.
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Demolition of Motherwell Concert Hall & Theatre
We objected to demolition of this venue, which is on our Theatres at Risk register, considering that it had not been demonstrated demolition was necessary.
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Balcony alterations and re-seating at Sheffield's Lyceum Theatre
Listed building consent was supported to re-seat the balcony level with alterations to layout which removes the central aisle.
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Extension of Derby Theatre
Planning permission was supported for an extension to the theatre which will provide a new 100-capacity studio and rehearsal room, with some alteration and improvement to the existing theatre's facilities.
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Extension and alterations for Margate Winter Gardens
Planning permission and listed building consent for the addition of a bar/restaurant along the seafront, a nursery to the front and refurbishment and restoration of the venue to support its return to use were welcomed.
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Alterations to return live events to Golders Green Hippodrome
Planning permission and listed building consent were supported to carry out internal and external alterations to support ambitions for live performance. This revises a similar scheme from 2022.
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Extension and alterations at Wyeside Arts Centre
Planning permission and listed building consent for a rear extension providing a new multi-purpose event/function space and alterations to sub-divide the cinema and increase capacity of the theatre with improved accessibility were supported.
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Loft insulation for Old Town Hall in Hemel Hempstead
Listed building consent for installation of loft insulation for greater energy efficiency and to reduce heat loss was supported.
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Restoration, extension and change of use for the State in Grays
Planning permission and listed building consent to bring the Grade II* listed State in Grays back to use as a banqueting hall and short stay accommodation was supported.
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Upwards extension to fly tower at Aldwych Theatre
Planning permission and listed building consent was supported for replacement of the grid to provide loading required for modern shows, necessitating increased height to the fly tower. A mansard extension will provide additional dressing rooms.