Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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Trust objects to demolition of Dudley Hippodrome
The Trust has strongly objected to demolition of the Hippodrome in Dudley, on our Theatres at Risk register. The proposal would see replacement of the Hippodrome with a new higher education facility.
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Plan to return Framlingham's Assembly Hall to arts and community use
The Trust supported plans to return the building to an arts/community hall including theatre. It has been in retail use since the 1990s, but from 1914 held theatre, cinema and live music including early David Bowie and Kinks performances.
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Lighting project to illuminate the Royalty in Great Yarmouth
The Trust supported plans for new lighting to activate the former Royalty, now a cinema.
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Replacement fire doors at Worthing Dome
The Trust supported a proposal to replace a set of unsympathetic fire doors for new versions which meet current standards and better reflect the building's character.
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Sustainability works at Harrow Arts Centre
The Trust welcomed proposals for various works across the arts centre to improve its sustainability, which is part of a wider Council programme for its buildings.
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Lighting scheme at St George's Theatre in Great Yarmouth
The Trust supported proposals for new lighting to reveal the significance of the Grade I listed former church, part of a Council scheme to activate some of the town's most significant buildings. Gorleston Pavilion and the Royalty are also part of this.
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Minor extension and internal works at Theatrebarn
The Trust supported proposals to enhance the theatre's WC facilities and accessibility. Theatrebarn at Bretforton Grange near Evesham has been a former Theatre at Risk.
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Stage strengthening works at Duke of York's Theatre
The Trust supported listed building consent for works to the theatre's stage and associated works to help it meet the needs of modern productions.
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Replacement signage at the West End's Vaudeville
The Trust supported the replacement of the theatre's show signage due to it having reached the end of its life and no longer meeting modern safety standards.
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Winter 2021 at Southbank Centre
The Trust supported temporary planning permission for structures and signage associated with the regular Winter event held each year.
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Shopfront improvements at Blackpool Winter Gardens
The Trust supported the installation of replacement more sympathetic shopfronts to the building's St. John's Square units, which is part of a town-wide improvement programme.
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Front of house extension at Felixstowe's Spa Pavilion
The Trust supported plans for a front extension to the Spa Pavilion, providing additional bar/cafe/restaurant space, an informal secondary performance/function space and upper terrace overlooking the beach