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External refurbishment and extension of the former Scala theatre, including the partial demolition of the existing Public Conveniences on Angel Place and the erection of three-storey block, connected to the performance arts centre at first floor level, and conversion of the public conveniences to back of house performance arts centre space in connection with the renovated performance arts centre; Change of use of the Corn Exchange from Use Class E to Sui Generis (performance arts centre, including bar, café, event and gallery space with public conveniences).

Former Scala Theatre and Corn Exchange, Angel Street, Public Conveniences, Angel Place WORCESTER WR1 3QT

Withdrawn/ClosedReference: 22/01095/FULWorcester City Council

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Application summary

Status
Withdrawn/Closed
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
21 Dec 2022
Validated
21 Dec 2022
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Worcester City Council

Application overview

External refurbishment and extension of the former Scala theatre, including the partial demolition of the existing Public Conveniences on Angel Place and the erection of three-storey block, connected to the performance arts centre at first floor level, and conversion of the public conveniences to back of house performance arts centre space in connection with the renovated performance arts centre; Change of use of the Corn Exchange from Use Class E to Sui Generis (performance arts centre, including bar, café, event and gallery space with public conveniences).

Proposal details

Reference
22/01095/FUL
Ward
Cathedral Ward pre 01/05/2024
Parish
Worcester City
Agent
Ms Jasmin Kiln, Burrell Foley Fischer LLP

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Application location

Former Scala Theatre and Corn Exchange, Angel Street, Public Conveniences, Angel Place WORCESTER WR1 3QT

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Applicationformredacted01.Application Form22 Dec 2022View
Air Quality Assessment02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Kitchen Odour Assessment02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Archaeology Dba December 202202. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Energy Statement P202. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Lighting Statement02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Ventilation Statement P202. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Transport Statement02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Planning Statement02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Land Contamination Assessment02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Heritage Statement Part 1of302. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Heritage Statement Part 2of302. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Heritage Statement Part 3of302. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Planning Drawing Issue Sheet02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Design And Access Statement02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal annd Preliminary Roost Assessment02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Noise Assessment Report02. Supporting Information22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet C.103. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet C.303. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet C.403. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet C.503. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet C.603. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet C.203. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet C.703. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet S.103. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet S.303. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet S.403. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet S.503. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet S.603. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet S.203. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet S.703. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet W.103. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Photo Sheet W.203. Photo22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Site Plan04. Site/Location Plan22 Dec 2022View
The Location Plan04. Site/Location Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Ground Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out First Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Second Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Third Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Basement Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Roof Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Scala Theatre Sections 01 0706. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Scala Theatre Sections 04 02a06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Scala Theatre Sections 14 03 0906. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Elevations 01 And 0206. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Elevations 03 06 And 0706. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Strip Out Elevations 04 And 0506. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Ground Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed First Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Second Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Third Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Basement Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Roof Plan06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Scala Theatre Sections 01 0706. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Scala Theatre Sections 04 02a06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Scala Theatre Sections 14 03 0906. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Elevations 01 And 0206. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Elevations 03 06 And 0706. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Elevations 04 And 0506. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Proposed Streetscape Elevations 01 And 0206. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
External Repairs Elevations Corn Exchange06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
External Repairs Elevations Scala And Wedge06. Proposed Plan22 Dec 2022View
Third Floor Heating and Cooling Layout.pdfAdditional plan24 Mar 2023View
Third Floor Ventilation Layout.pdfAdditional plan24 Mar 2023View
First Floor Ventilation Layout.pdfAdditional plan24 Mar 2023View
First Floor Existing Ventilation Layout.pdfAdditional plan24 Mar 2023View
Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdfAdditional plan24 Mar 2023View
Existing Ground Floor PlanExisting plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing First Floor PlanExisting plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Second Floor PlanExisting plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Third Floor PlanExisting plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Basement PlanExisting plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Roof PlanExisting plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Elevations 01 And 02Existing plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Elevations 03 06 And 07Existing plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Elevations 04 And 05Existing plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Streetscene Elevations 01 And 02Existing plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Scala Theatre Sections 01 07Existing plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Scala Theatre Sections 04 02aExisting plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Scala Theatre Sections 14 03 09Existing plan22 Dec 2022View
Existing Site PlanExisting plan22 Dec 2022View
Mrs. J. Kimberley, 55 Ombersley Road, WORCESTER, WR3 7BS08. Response - Neighbour5 Jan 2023View
popi, 24 Hillery Road, WORCESTER, WR5 1RF08. Response - Neighbour5 Jan 2023View
Anna Thompson, 2, Oakfield Road, Ombersley, Worcestershire, WR90EE08. Response - Neighbour5 Jan 2023View
Christian Evans, 29 Great Oaty Gardens, WORCESTER, WR4 0HD08. Response - Neighbour6 Jan 2023View
Ros Clayton, The Lodge, 79 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcester08. Response - Neighbour6 Jan 2023View
sandi sterckx, 23 the greenway colletts green, powick, worcester08. Response - Neighbour6 Jan 2023View
Matthew James Atherton, 75 Lansdowne Road, WORCESTER, WR1 1SP08. Response - Neighbour7 Jan 2023View
Chris Ford, 18 Field Close, WORCESTER, WR3 8QU08. Response - Neighbour27 Jan 2023View
Ian Babelon Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds LS1 7BR08. Response - Neighbour7 Nov 2023View
Chris Dobbs - Landscape Officer09. Response - consultee8 Jan 2023View
Jacqueline Godfrey Hunt - West Mercia Police09. Response - consultee11 Jan 2023View
Paul Collins - Conservation Officer09. Response - consultee11 Jan 2023View
Historic England comments09. Response - consultee13 Jan 2023View
Cinema and Theatre Association09. Response - consultee16 Jan 2023View
Worcester Regulatory Services (Noise) Comments)09. Response - consultee25 Jan 2023View
Tom Clarke - The Theatres Trust09. Response - consultee27 Jan 2023View
Aidan Smyth - Archaeology09. Response - consultee28 Jan 2023View
Conservation Advisory Panel 109. Response - consultee8 Feb 2023View
Kevin Haines - Refuse Management09. Response - consultee21 Feb 2023View
Economic Development Comments09. Response - consultee22 Feb 2023View
Kevin Haines - Refuse Management09. Response - consultee24 Feb 2023View
Aidan Smyth - Archaeology09. Response - consultee16 Dec 2023View
Paul Collins09a. Response - Consultee Attachment11 Jan 2023View
Tom Clarke09a. Response - Consultee Attachment27 Jan 2023View
Aidan Smyth09a. Response - Consultee Attachment16 Dec 2023View
Site NoticeSupporting Documents22 Dec 2022View

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