Planning Responses
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New and replacement signage at Stanley Arts
The Trust supported replacement of Stanley Art's signage to reflect its re-branding from Stanley Hall along with installation of a new vertical banner and digital display board.
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New permission for demolition of the Empire Theatre in Loftus
The Trust raised no objection to fresh outline permission for demolition and residential redevelopment of Loftus's former Empire Theatre, a building of little architectural or theatrical merit which has seen prolonged vacancy and deterioration.
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Replacement water tank for the West End's Lyceum
The Trust conditionally supported planning permission and listed building consent for replacement of the theatre's water tank, as the current one lacks sufficient capacity to meet the theatre's needs.
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Extension of temporary permission at Southbank Centre for sculptures
The Trust supported the extension of temporary permission for some artworks until the end of October 2022.
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Temporary permission at Southbank Centre for Winter 2022
The Trust supported temporary permission for installations and signage at and around Southbank Centre for their regular Winter 2022 event along with the London Literature Festival at the end of October.
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Pub conversion to give additional facilities to Pendle Hippodrome
The Trust welcomed a proposal by the Pendle Hippodrome to integrate a vacant neighbouring pub into the theatre with minor extensions which will provide accessibility throughout the venue and additional facilities.
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Replacement external lighting at Shankin Theatre
The Trust supported advertisement consent for replacement LED lighting to illuminate the Shanklin Theatre's front elevation.
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Replacement windows at Kirkcaldy's Adam Smith Theatre
The Trust objected to listed building consent for replacement of windows because insufficient evidence had been provided to show that repairs and refurbishment wasn't feasible.
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Extension for Hertford Little Theatre
The Trust supported an extension to Little Theatre which will provide additional foyer space, a better building layout, improved back of house facilities and the theatre to become accessible.
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Updated plans for additional WCs at Shanklin Theatre
The Trust again supported listed building consent for the integration of redundant external WCs into the theatre, with updated plans having been submitted.
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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.
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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.