Planning Responses

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  • Replacement of weatherproofing at Manchester Opera House

    Listed building consent was supported for removal of defective liquid plastic weather-proofing and replacement with lead flashing to better protect rendering which has been subject to water damage.

  • Extension to Alexandra Theatre in Bognor Regis

    Partial demolition and extension of the Regis Centre to provide enhanced front of house facilities, additional studio spaces and general refurbishments for the Alexandra Theatre was supported.

  • Back of house improvements at National Theatre

    Planning permission and listed building consent for alterations and refurbishments to the theatre’s back of house wig, make up and costume departments was supported, along with additional plant.

  • Re-roofing works at Leeds Grand

    The Trust supported listed building consent for re-roofing works including installation of rooflights to a section of Leeds Grand where missing slates have resulted in water ingress.

  • Alterations at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

    Planning permission and listed building consent for alterations to better integrate the venue's foyer and gallery, and works to its first floor, were supported.

  • Amended plans for development adjacent to Lighthouse Poole

    The Trust supports revisions to plans for a mixed use development adjacent to the theatre. There are now no homes which directly overlook the Lighthouse’s servicing bay and there is much greater separation between residential units and the Lighthouse.

  • Bury Met to install disabled lift in auditorium

    The Trust is supportive of this application, which would improve disabled accessibility within the main auditorium through the installation of a lift to the raised platform.

  • Live performance use proposed for Chichester Feather & Black

    Theatres Trust does not object in principle to the location of the site for live shows and music covering all aspects of performance and celebrity acts, but greater consideration needs to be given to how the building will function.

  • Demolition proposal for former Theatre Royal in Deal

    Although the Trust did not object to the demolition of the former Royal, which was also a cinema and then split into a snooker hall and amusement arcade, we urged options for retention to be explored and evidence its social function is no longer required.

  • Fresh proposal for Bournemouth's former Odeon/Regent Theatre

    Following two previous refused applications for demolition and replacement high-density housing scheme, the Trust again objected to a new partial façade-retaining proposal on the basis of continued lack of evidence cultural use is no longer required.

  • 'Men's Shed' to be constucted to rear of Groundlings Theatre

    The Trust supported a proposal for a 'Men's Shed' to be placed to the rear of Groundlings in Portsmouth. 'Men's Sheds' are a scheme which provides social spaces for mostly men to help reduce isolation through developing skills and meeting new people.

  • Significant new theatre and music venue planned for London Olympia

    The Trust supported and welcomed the proposed theatre and music/performance venue planned as part of a wider redevelopment of London Olympia. they will draw people to the site from a wide area and further improve London’s cultural offer.