Planning Responses
We are a statutory consultee in the planning system. Keep up-to-date with our planning responses.
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PV panels to be installed at Chatham's Central Theatre
The Trust supported proposals for the installation of solar panels to the theatre's roof.
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Temporary performance village at Theatr Clwyd
The Trust supported proposals for the installation of temporary structures to enable Theatr Clywd to maintain performances and audience facilities whilst undergoing its forthcoming major refurbishment project.
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Temporary theatre at White City
The Trust has supported proposals for a temporary theatre and event space for Troubadour Theatres at White City, a short distance from their previous site. The land is part of a wider Masterplan for major redevelopment over the next 10-15 years.
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Trust objects to ground floor change of use at Amulet Theatre
In 2020 the Trust strongly objected to plans for conversion of the Amulet Theatre in Shepton Mallet into residential use. That remains undecided, in the interim a separate application to use the ground floor for retail has now been submitted.
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Removal of skylights at Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to the removal of rear skylights at the Palace.
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Additional accessible WC at Leeds' Grand Theatre
The Trust supported proposals to utilise a redundant area of the theatre for the provision of additional accessible and ambulant WCs.
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Amendments to replacement Action Transport Theatre proposals
Following planning permission being granted in 2020 for a replacement theatre for Ellesmere Port's Action Transport Theatre, the Trust supported minor amendments to plans previously approved.
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Repairs and redecoration to Lancaster's Grand Theatre
The Trust supported the granting of listed building consent for repairs and repainting of the front elevation of Lancaster Grand.
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Upper level restorations and change of use at Cleethorpe's Empire
Plans to bring the upper parts of the Empire's auditorium back to use for a function and performance venue were conditionally supported by the Trust, though we urged reconsideration of residential use within part of the site.
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Initial repair and restoration works at Torquay's Pavilion
The Trust has supported initial repairs, restorations and investigative surveys at the Pavilion in Torquay. Originally a concert hall and theatre, it converted to an ice rink and shopping parade but has been vacant and deteriorating for some time.
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New flexible arts venue next to Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The Trust supported proposals by LW Theatres to convert the lower levels of their office next to Theatre Royal Drury Lane to an arts centre with 120-capacity flexible studio and rehearsal space, with link to the new 'The Garden' cafe/bar.
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New storage space with Trinity Theatre & Arts Centre's loft area
The Trust supported plans for a storage area to be created within a void in the building's loft area.