Planning Responses
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Renewal of permission for temporary exit at Brixton Academy
Due to an existing time-limited consent lapsing due to unavailability of a contractor, fresh permission was sought for a temporary emergency exit whilst works are carried out on an existing one.
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Replacement Southport Theatre & Conference Centre
The Trust raised no objection to loss of the existing Southport Theatre and supported the return of larger-scale theatre to Southport but raised some concerns at design and urged consideration of the vacant Garrick, a Theatre at Risk, as an alternative.
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Concerns raised at design of Newton Abbot cinema scheme
Whilst the Trust raises no objections to the principle of a new cinema, we currently object due to impact on the setting of the neighbouring Alexandra Theatre and reiterated that theatre use should be maintained when the current cinema vacates.
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Partial demolition behind Newton Abbot's Alexandra Theatre
The Trust raised no objections to demolition of external Market Hall structures behind the Alexandra which will facilitate new pedestrian access as part of a new cinema scheme.
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Air source heat pumps for Theatre Royal Wakefield
The Trust welcomed plans to replace a redundant boiler serving the stage and back of house with new heat pumps to improve sustainability.
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Extension for 'Culture House' concept at Skegness' Embassy
The Trust supported an extension at the Embassy which will facilitate increased foyer and expanded bar/cafe as well as enable location of wider local services to help optimise use of the building and increase engagement in the arts.
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External alterations at Stanley Arts
The Trust supported planning permission and listed building consent for external alterations including new and replacement paving, seating, planting, signage and lighting.
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CCTV camera for Ipswich's Gallery Studio Theatre
The Trust supported the installation of an additional external camera due to incidents of criminal damage and nearby anti-social behaviour.
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Replacement signage at Leeds' Northern Ballet/Phoenix Dance Theatre
The Trust supported advertisement consent for replacement high-level signage to two elevations.
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New space for Slung Low in Leeds
The Trust supported an application for change of use at a vacant former warehouse for a new venue including performance and community space for Leeds' Slung Low, currently operating from a nearby club called The Holbeck.
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New signage at Sunderland Empire
Retrospective advertisement consent was supported for new vinyl signage to the Empire's stalls entrance and side fire exits.
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Replacement pit lift and additional seating at Sunderland Empire
The Trust conditionally supported listed building consent for a new pit lift at the Empire which will provide additional seating for some events.