Planning Responses
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New flue and condenser units at Edinburgh Playhouse
Listed building consent for the addition of two condenser units above the theatre's scene dock with associated flue was supported.
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New flue and louvred grille at Wolverhampton Grand
In-principle support for planning permission and listed building consent at Wolverhampton Grand was offered, but it was requested that a Heritage Statement was submitted so the works and their impact could be better understood and recorded.
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Discharge of condition at Dudley Hippodrome
The Trust supported the discharge of a planning condition following submission of a historic building recording report, but criticised the Council for undermining it through the actions of excessive removal of fabric in breach of condition.
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Replacement door and grille to rear of Palladium
Planning permission for replacement of a modern door and grille at the Palladium in London's West End was supported.
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Replacement of weatherproofing at Manchester Opera House
Listed building consent was supported for removal of defective liquid plastic weather-proofing and replacement with lead flashing to better protect rendering which has been subject to water damage.
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Extension to Alexandra Theatre in Bognor Regis
Partial demolition and extension of the Regis Centre to provide enhanced front of house facilities, additional studio spaces and general refurbishments for the Alexandra Theatre was supported.
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Back of house improvements at National Theatre
Planning permission and listed building consent for alterations and refurbishments to the theatre’s back of house wig, make up and costume departments was supported, along with additional plant.
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Re-roofing works at Leeds Grand
The Trust supported listed building consent for re-roofing works including installation of rooflights to a section of Leeds Grand where missing slates have resulted in water ingress.
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Demolition of former St James's Theatre for residential scheme
Further information was sought to raise no objection to demolition and residential redevelopment of the former St James's Theatre in Long Eaton. It was remodelled in the 1930s for primarily cinema use and has been vacant for over ten years.
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Replacement poster board at Aberdare's Coliseum Theatre
The Trust supported advertisement consent for the replacement of a static poster board with a LED sign at the Coliseum Theatre.
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Façade redecoration at Manchester Opera House
Listed building consent for the redecoration of the Opera House's front facade, partially due to loose and damaged paintwork, was supported by the Trust.
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Insertion of ceiling access hatches at Aldwych Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to the insertion of six access hatches for ceiling repair and maintenance at the Aldwych Theatre in London's West End.