Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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Internal and external alterations at Rugby Theatre
The Trust supported proposals by Rugby Theatre to create access between their two neighbouring buildings which allow for internal alterations, in particular an expanded bar and increase in WCs.
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Alterations at Kirkcaldy's Adam Smith Theatre
The Trust welcomed alterations within the building to enhance the Adam Smith's wider community role and function, but raised objection to formal change of use from theatre to community hub as it could undermine future protection of the theatre element.
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Replacement signage at The Theatre Chipping Norton
The Trust supported proposals for replacement signage at The Theatre in Chipping Norton.
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New theatre proposed in Biggleswade's former Pizza Express
The Trust supported listed building consent for alterations within a former restaurant in Biggleswade which will enable its conversion to a 100-seat theatre. The Bigg Theatre proposes a range of productions, comedy, live music and cinema screenings.
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Various alterations and refurbishments at Catford's Broadway Theatre
The Trust supported planning permission and listed building consent for a project to improve the Broadway's facilities including enhancing accessibility and trying to address a challenging get-in arrangement.
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New and replacement louvres to support Blue Elephant ventilation
The Trust supported proposals for minor external alterations to the Blue Elephant theatre in Camberwell, London Borough of Southwark. This is to facilitate a new ventilation system which has been supported by a Theatres Trust grant.
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Replacement glazing to Kenilworth's Priory Theatre
The Trust supported a proposal to remove two windows from the theatre's front elevation to its foyer and replace them with a single enlarged glazed window.
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Supported housing scheme to rear of Theatr Colwyn
The Trust raised no objections to the principle of residential development adjacent to Theatr Colwyn but sought conditions requiring an acoustic assessment and construction management plan to avoid impacts on the theatre.
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Demolition & redevelopment of Rotherham's former Regal/Scala
The Trust objected to demolition and redevelopmen of the former Regal due to no evidence of attempt to use the building for alternative community/cultural use and loss of heritage. It had been in bingo use until Covid-19 closure in March 2020.
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New signage and lighting at Bathgate's Regal Community Theatre
The Trust supported advertisement consent for new signage and lighting at the Regal, associated with a previous application for repairs and redecoration.
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Extension to allow performances at Tinderbox Performing Arts Centre
The Trust supported an application for a minor extension which will allow an existing studio to be used for small-scale public performances at the performing arts centre on the edge of Darley Dale, Derbyshire.
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Solar panels on roof of Unicorn Theatre
The Trust welcomed proposals for solar panels to be installed above the Unicorn Theatre in London Borough of Southwark, having supported the works through a grant in 2020.