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Temporary theatre including auditorium, foyer, bar area, box office, toilets, stage, backstage and storage (Sui generis); together with associated servicing area; external waste storage, above ground fuel tanks, external heaters and power generators; pedestrian ramps (for external Stage Door and Fire Exits); alterations to and additional asphalt hardstanding; alterations to vehicle access gates on Hythe Street; alterations to means of enclosure to introduce fire escape gates; on-site security (V Mesh) fencing and external lighting (retrospective)

Orchard West Theatre Land To The East Of Orchard Street, West Of Hythe Street Dartford DA1 1BX

DecidedReference: 23/01441/FULDartford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Application
Received
7 Dec 2023
Validated
15 Dec 2023
Determination deadline
15 Mar 2024
Local authority
Dartford Borough Council

Application overview

Temporary theatre including auditorium, foyer, bar area, box office, toilets, stage, backstage and storage (Sui generis); together with associated servicing area; external waste storage, above ground fuel tanks, external heaters and power generators; pedestrian ramps (for external Stage Door and Fire Exits); alterations to and additional asphalt hardstanding; alterations to vehicle access gates on Hythe Street; alterations to means of enclosure to introduce fire escape gates; on-site security (V Mesh) fencing and external lighting (retrospective)

Proposal details

Reference
23/01441/FUL
Alternative references
PP-12567783
Ward
Town
Parish
Not Parished
Agent
Contour Planning Services Limited/Mr Justin Mills

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Orchard West Theatre Land To The East Of Orchard Street, West Of Hythe Street Dartford DA1 1BX

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Application Withdrawn
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