Planning Responses

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  • Hotel development adjacent to Liverpool Playhouse

    No objection was raised to the principle of conversion of a building adjacent to the Playhouse for a hotel, but a condition requiring submission of a construction management plan was urged to avoid works impacting performances.

  • Proposed arts centre for Winchcombe

    Change of use of a former methodist church in Winchcombe to a community arts centre for the Winchcombe Arts and Community Hub was supported.

  • Revisions to development next to Fairfield Halls

    Amendments to a permitted scheme adjacent to Croydon's Fairfield Halls generated no additional comments.

  • Alterations to Royal Boxes at Leeds Grand

    Listed building consent for alterations within the boxes at Leeds Grand to comply with current health and safety standards, and for replacement lighting bars, was supported.

  • New delay bars at Leeds Grand

    The installation of new delay bars to meet modern technical standards was supported, but with the condition that additional information was submitted to demonstrate the most significant decorative features would not be harmed.

  • New surround sound system at Leeds Grand

    Listed building consent for the installation of new wall-mounted brackets to support a surround-sound system was supported.

  • Replacement lighting bars at Leeds Grand

    The principle of replacement lighting bars within the auditorium at Leeds Grand was supported, but insufficient information had been provided to explain the alterations and any impact on significance this may have.

  • Replacement signage at West End's Criterion Theatre

    Advertisement consent for replacement signage associated with a forthcoming production at the Criterion was supported.

  • Strengthening works at Leeds Grand

    Listed building consent for strengthening above the Grand Emerald Hall and repair of plasterwork damaged by water ingress and movement was supported.

  • Alterations and change of use at Southport Garrick

    Theatres Trust raised no overall objection to the proposed use of the Garrick as a performance/events venue with redevelopment of front and back of house areas, but raised concerns and points to be addressed before the scheme could be supported.

  • New flue and condenser units at Edinburgh Playhouse

    Listed building consent for the addition of two condenser units above the theatre's scene dock with associated flue was supported.

  • New flue and louvred grille at Wolverhampton Grand

    In-principle support for planning permission and listed building consent at Wolverhampton Grand was offered, but it was requested that a Heritage Statement was submitted so the works and their impact could be better understood and recorded.