Planning Responses

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  • New theatre part of Brighton College development

    The Trust supported a proposal to include a theatre within the College's new Performing Arts Centre, which although primarily for educational purposes will be opened for some public use.

  • Extension for The Grange Festival

    The Trust welcomed proposals for an extension to The Grange in Northington, Hampshire which will provide the theatre with permanent toilets, improved backstage and additional facilities.

  • Alterations at London's Playhouse Theatre

    The Trust supported proposals for internal alterations to facilitate an in-the-round set up and cabaret seating for a forthcoming run of shows, along with improved front of house facilities and better accessibility.

  • Alterations for Norwich's Curious Directive

    The Trust supported proposals for alterations within the St Simon & St Jude Church which is the home of science-based theatre company curious directive. This will enable them to use the building for public performances.

  • Temporary offices outside Newbury's Watermill Theatre

    The Trust supported temporary permission for cabins to be installed outside the theatre to provide office space for staff which meets social-distancing needs.

  • New auditorium space part of Lewisham redevelopment

    The Trust raised no objection to an auditorium space within a major new development which is primarily housing a church but could be used for performances, although we cautioned without backstage facilities opportunities for this would be limited.

  • Change of use and restoration of Grays' vacant State Cinema

    The Trust supported the principle of pub use within the Grade II* listed State which has been vacant for around 20 years, but raised some concern regarding alterations proposed.

  • Temporary 'London Wonderground' at Earls Court site

    The Trust supported temporary planning permission for the installation of performance spaces and supporting facilities for Underbelly's 'London Wonderground' festival in summer 2021.

  • Repainting of Bathgate's Regal Community Theatre

    The Trust supported plans by the Regal to repaint their front facade and add lighting. The building is Category B listed as a fine example provincial cinema architecture and containing rare surviving plasterwork of significance by John Alexander.

  • Revision to Theatr Clywd redevelopment plans

    The Trust supported revised proposals for the theatre's redevelopment and refurbishment programme which will see an amended front facade which better reflects the building's existing character.

  • Residential conversion for Walsall's Imperial

    The Trust objected to plans to convert the Imperial in Walsall into flats, citing irreversible harm to the building and evidence of local need for cinema and live performance. The Imperial was most recently a Wetherspoon's pub.

  • Minor extension at Reading's Progress Theatre

    The Trust welcomed a proposal by the Progress to build a modest rear extension to enable revision of the theatre's toilet layout, improving provision and adding a front-of-house accessible WC. Previously wheelchair users had to go backstage.