Planning Responses
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Stage alteration at Aldwych Theatre
Listed building consent for alteration to the stage to remove the rake was supported.
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Refurbishment, alteration and extension at Derby's Guildhall
Planning permission and listed building consent for refurbishment, repairs and alteration of the Guildhall to improve accessibility, make it more flexible, increase WCs and upgrade its infrastructure was supported.
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Replacement signage to mark name change to Tom Stoppard Theatre
Listed building consent was supported for replacement signage to mark the name change of the West End's Duke of York's Theatre to The Tom Stoppard Theatre.
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Permanent dressing rooms and link at Hawkesbury Little Theatre
Planning permission for modular buildings to provide dressing rooms and storage with a covered link between them and the original theatre was supported.
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PV panels for Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre
Planning permission and listed building consent for the installation of PV panels at the Pavilion was supported.
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Air source heat pumps for Epsom Playhouse
Planning permission was supported for the removal of existing gas-fired boilers and equipment and replacement with air source heat pumps to the roof at Epsom Playhouse.
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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.