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Former Scala Theatre and Corn Exchange, Angel Street, Public Conveniences, Angel Place WORCESTER WR1 3QT
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Council sourceListed building consent for the removal of existing external escape stair to rear of Corn Exchange, new external escape stair, replacement of existing ducted windows with louvres and demolition and rebuilding of existing Crown Passage ramp. Internal alterations to the Corn Exchange to include partial demolition to first floor for new escape stair, demolition, and reconfiguration of existing walls to basement and ground floor levels, demolition to form new opening in party wall at first floor to connect the Scala performance arts centre and Corn Exchange and existing services upgraded throughout.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Applicationformredacted01.Application Form | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Air Quality Assessment02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Kitchen Odour Assessment Final V102. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Archaeological Desk Based Assessmentl December 202202. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Energy Statement P202. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Lighting Statement02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Transport Statement02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Planning Statement02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Land Contamination Assessment02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Heritage Statement Part 1of302. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Heritage Statement Part 2of302. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Heritage Statement Part 3of302. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Planning Drawing Issue Sheet02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Design And Access Statement 221219 Reduced02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological appraisal and Preliminary Roost Assessment02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Noise Assessment Report02. Supporting Information | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet C.103. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet C.303. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet C.403. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet C.503. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet C.603. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet C.203. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet C.703. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet S.103. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet S.303. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet S.403. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet S.503. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet S.603. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet S.203. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet S.703. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet W.103. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Photo Sheet W.203. Photo | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan04. Site/Location Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| The Location Plan04. Site/Location Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Ground Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Second Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Third Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Basement Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Roof Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Scala Theatre Sections 01 0706. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Scala Theatre Sections 14 03 0906. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Elevations 01 And 0206. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Elevations 03 06 And 0706. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Elevations 04 And 0506. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Third Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| roposed Basement Floor Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Roof Plan06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Scala Theatre Sections 01 0706. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 01 And 0206. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 03 06 And 0706. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 04 And 0506. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Streetscape Elevations 01 And 0206. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| External Repairs Elevations Corn Exchange06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| External Repairs Elevations Scala And Wedge06. Proposed Plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Third Floor Heating and Cooling Layout.pdfAdditional plan | 23 Mar 2023 | View |
| Third Floor Ventilation Layout.pdfAdditional plan | 23 Mar 2023 | View |
| First Floor Ventilation Layout.pdfAdditional plan | 23 Mar 2023 | View |
| First Floor Existing Ventilation Layout.pdfAdditional plan | 23 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdfAdditional plan | 23 Mar 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED SCALA THEATRE SECTION 06AAmended document/plan | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLANAmended document/plan | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| STRIP OUT FIRST FLOOR PLANAmended document/plan | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLANAmended document/plan | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| STRIP OUT SCALA THEATRE SECTIONS 04 02AAmended document/plan | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| STRIP OUT SCALA THEATRE SECTION 06AAmended document/plan | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| PROPOSED SCALA THEATRE SECTIONS 04 02AAmended document/plan | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanExisting plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanExisting plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Second Floor PlanExisting plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Third Floor PlanExisting plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Basement PlanExisting plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Roof PlanExisting plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Elevations 01 And 02Existing plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Elevations 03 06 And 07Existing plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Elevations 04 And 05Existing plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Streetscene Elevations 01 And 02Existing plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Scala Theatre Sections 01 07Existing plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Scala Theatre Sections 04 02aExisting plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Scala Theatre Sections 14 03 09Existing plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Site PlanExisting plan | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out First Floor PlanSuperseded Documents | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Strip Out Scala Theatre Sections 04 02aSuperseded Documents | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanSuperseded Documents | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanSuperseded Documents | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Scala Theatre Sections 04 02aSuperseded Documents | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Scala Theatre Sections 14 03 09Superseded Documents | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Chris Dobbs - Landscape Officer09. Response - consultee | 8 Jan 2023 | View |
| (Air Quality) - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - consultee | 9 Jan 2023 | View |
| Paul Collins - Conservation Officer09. Response - consultee | 12 Jan 2023 | View |
| Historic England comments09. Response - consultee | 13 Jan 2023 | View |
| Worcester Regulatory services (noise) Comments09. Response - consultee | 25 Jan 2023 | View |
| Tom Clarke - The Theatres Trust09. Response - consultee | 27 Jan 2023 | View |
| Aidan Smyth - Archaeology09. Response - consultee | 28 Jan 2023 | View |
| Conservation Advisory Panel 109. Response - consultee | 8 Feb 2023 | View |
| Economic Development Comments09. Response - consultee | 22 Feb 2023 | View |
| Paul Collins - Conservation Officer09. Response - consultee | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| Historic England Comments09. Response - consultee | 7 Mar 2023 | View |
| Aidan Smyth - Archaeology09. Response - consultee | 16 Dec 2023 | View |
| Paul Collins09a. Response - Consultee Attachment | 12 Jan 2023 | View |
| Tom Clarke09a. Response - Consultee Attachment | 27 Jan 2023 | View |
| Aidan Smyth09a. Response - Consultee Attachment | 16 Dec 2023 | View |
| Ventilation Statement P24743 DSN10 Planning Application. Ventilation Statement P2.pdf | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
| Site NoticeSupporting Documents | 22 Dec 2022 | View |
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