Planning Responses
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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.
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Trust maintains objection to Worcester's Lowesmoor Wharf scheme
Although the Trust has no comment on revised plans specifically as they are outside our remit, we have added further comments in objection due to the demolition of a mid-1800s music hall associated with Vesta Tilley.
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New signage to Tunbridge Wells' Opera House canopy
The Trust raised no objections to the addition of a sign to the front of the Opera House's canopy. It is currently in use as a pub.
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Replacement external sign at King Alfred Phoenix Theatre
The Trust supported advertisement consent for a new sign for the theatre in Golders Green, London Borough of Barnet, which currently lacks street presence being located within the grounds of a school.
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Improvements at Chelmsford's Civic & Cramphorn Theatres
The Trust has welcomed Council investment into its theatres which will improve their facilities. This application sees replacement glazing and external terrace to the Cramphorn which will improve its foyer area and serve as an all-day venue.
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Installation of boards and new signage for the 'Kit Kat Club'
The Trust raised no objection to the temporary installation of boards covering part of the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End as part of the theme for the 'Cabaret' run of shows.
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Lightwell infill for additional space at Gielgud & Sondheim
The Trust supported proposals for infilling of an internal lightwell to provide a new bar/function space accessible from both theatres.
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Neon sign above London's Playhouse foyer
The Trust supported listed building consent for installation of a neon sign to promote the theatre's temporary re-naming as the Kit Kat Club for the run of 'Cabaret'.