Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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Alterations to WCs at Leeds Grand
The Trust supported elements of a scheme to refurbish and increase WC provision, but raised concerns at loss of historic cisterns requesting submission of justification and other options for retention and refurbishment to be considered.
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Restoration and return to use of Prescot Picture Palace
The Trust welcomed proposals to restore the former Prescot Picture Palace to cinema use alongside other arts and community space.
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Works at Scarborough Open Air Theatre for increased bars
The Trust supported planning permission for replacement of existing bars with larger structures including infilling of part of a lake, subject to biodiversity mitigation recommendations being undertaken.
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Minor external alteration at Lowestoft's Seagull Theatre
The Trust supported permission for alteration of a door which will be converted to a new public entrance directly into the theatre's studio space.
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Integration of retail unit into Sheffield's Montgomery
The Trust supported change of use of a vacant shop next to the Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre's entrance which will provide a larger entry with improved accessibility.
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Discharge of condition at development next to Theatr Colwyn
Partial discharge of a planning condition related to noise mitigations to protect Theatr Colwyn was supported. The submitted noise assessment used acceptable methodology and set out recommendations, but measures must be implemented for full approval.
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Extension to Mull Theatre
Planning permission for an extension to provide Mull Theatre with foyer space including a cafe/bar along with workshops was supported.
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Outline plans for Prince of Wales Theatre in Cannock
The Trust was supportive in principle of initial town centre regeneration plans for the town which include extension and improvements to the Prince of Wales Theatre.
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Change of use of Worksop's Regal to residential
The Trust has submitted an indication it will object to plans to convert the vacant Regal in Worksop to residential use unless evidence is provided in line with policy that the building is surplus to requirements.
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Installation of heating and ventilation at new Crown Wharf Theatre
The Trust supported planning permission for the installation of heating, cooling and ventilation at Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone, which is currently under construction as part of a canalside development with a pub.
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Alterations to provide private bar at Blackpool Winter Gardens
The Trust supported listed building consent for alterations to an annex of the Circle bar to the Opera House, currently used for storage, which will return it to use and install a bar counter for private functions and events.
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Bar alteration at Empress Ballroom, Blackpool Winter Gardens
A proposal to alter a 1970s bar to the Circle at the Empress Ballroom was supported as it will reveal hidden features and make it wheelchair accessible.