Planning Responses

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  • Objection to conversion of Northampton's Open Stage

    The Trust objected to plans to convert Open Stage Performing Arts in Northampton to residential use. No evidence had been provided to justify its loss, or for harm and loss to the building which dates from the late nineteenth century.

  • Change of use of Vauxhall railway arches to theatre use

    The Trust supported change of use of two railway arches in Vauxhall, London Borough of Lambeth for immersive theatre use.

  • Rear extension at Coventry's Albany Theatre

    The Trust supported plans by the Albany to demolish its single-storey back of house area and replace it with a four storey building with additional studios, dressing rooms and a scene dock.

  • Replacement of restaurant marquee at Woodbridge's Riverside Theatre

    The Trust has conditionally supported a permanent structure to replace a current marquee used as part of the Riverside's popular bar and restaurant.

  • Demolition of former Oldham Grand

    An application for demolition under permitted development rights has been submitted for the former Grand Theatre in Oldham. Whilst demolition cannot be prevented, the Trust urged historic recording to be carried out and for other options to be considered.

  • New entry and small extension at Rich Mix

    A new public entry with small extension to the foyer and landscaping works to the rear of Rich Mix in London's East End was supported.

  • Removal of conditions at Rich Mix

    The Trust supported removal of planning conditions limiting activities within the rear service yard at Rich Mix, which will facilitate a new public entry covered by a separate application.

  • New signage at Bradford's Mind the Gap Studios

    Listed building consent for the addition of four banner signs and an illuminated fascia sign at Mind the Gap Studios was supported. The venue is within a Grade II* listed former silk mill.

  • New signage at Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre

    The Trust supported advertisement consent for the addition of a new non-illuminated sign with the venue's branding.

  • Revised plans for Granville Theatre

    The Trust has supported revisions to proposed plans at the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate, which include relocated WCs compared to original proposals and the addition of a platform lift.

  • Air conditioning units for Witham Public Hall

    The Trust conditionally supported planning permission for new air conditioning units to be installed to the side of the building.

  • Renewal of permission at Gielgud Theatre

    The Trust again supported planning permission and listed building consent for maintenance and repairs at the Gielgud in London's West End along with installation of new lighting. A previous permission had lapsed.