Planning Responses

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  • Investigative works at Theatre Royal Margate

    Listed building consent was supported for investigative works including lifting of areas of flooring and ceiling in preparation of future refurbishment and development to re-open the theatre.

  • Extension and refurbishment at Norwich Playhouse

    Planning permission for an extension of the theatre's bar along with internal alterations to provide additional WCs and a lift, and refurbishments within the auditorium and back of house, was supported.

  • Upgrades at Dartford's Orchard Theatre

    Planning permission was supported for various alterations and installations associated with improving the theatre's health and safety infrastructure.

  • Objection to lawful development certificate for gym use at Amulet

    We urged refusal of a certificate to confirm gym use on the Amulet's first floor because we do not believe it to have been operating for a continuous period of ten years, and that in any case the building would in fact be in a mixed use including theatre.

  • Change of use of Longridge's Palace to play centre

    Change of use of the Palace to a play centre was conditionally supported, as long as evidence is provided showing continued cinema use is not feasible. The plans show this scheme would be reversible.

  • Replacement scheme for Derby Assembly Rooms

    Whilst we made no overall comment or objection to a replacement development at the site of Derby's Assembly Rooms, we urged prioritisation of bringing forward replacement large-scale theatre in the city.

  • Re-seating of Gallery level at Blackpool Grand

    Listed building consent was supported for re-tiering to original levels within the Gallery and replacement of cushioned bench seating with standard seating, to improve comfort and enable greater use of this level.

  • Revisions to Cambridge Arts Theatre development

    Amended plans for alterations to the theatre's roof were supported as the Arts Theatre's masterplan for development moves to its next stage following the completion of works to the auditorium and front of house.

  • Objection to MUGA proposal next to Brighton Open Air Theatre

    Objection was submitted to plans to install a Multi Use Games Area next to Brighton Open Air Theatre because its performances would be disrupted. We urged an alternative location or for its operating hours to be restricted.

  • Replacement ceiling within Spilsby Theatre project

    Listed building consent for replacement of the auditorium ceiling due to its poor condition, although with retention of decorative floral embellishments, was supported.

  • Box office alterations at the West End's Dominion Theatre

    Listed building consent was supported for reversible alterations within the theatre's box office to create additional back office space.

  • Revisions to Maltings scheme in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

    An application for variation of planning conditions to enable an amended design with altered internal layout was supported.