Proposal:                   Application under s.73 - Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission PL/24/0063 for Demolition of some of the existing back of house areas and erection of an extension of the existing Hexagon Theatre to provide a new studio auditorium, flexible rehearsal space, community studio with workshop space and back of house space, along with improved public realm by providing a new podium connection between the new proposed extension and Queen’s Walk, along with other associated works.

Recommendation:   Permitted subject to Conditions

Application under s.73 - Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission PL/24/0063 for Demolition of some of the existing back of house areas and erection of an extension of the existing Hexagon Theatre to provide a new studio auditorium, flexible rehearsal space, community studio with workshop space and back of house space, along with improved public realm by providing a new podium connection between the new proposed extension and Queen’s Walk, along with other associated works.

The Committee considered a report on the above application. An update report was tabled at the meeting which gave information on a further consultee response and on accessibility matters.

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –

(1)        That, pursuant to Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, planning permission for application PL/24/1392 (REG3/VAR) be authorised, subject to the conditions and informatives recommended in the original report;

(2)        That the Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Public Protection Services be authorised to make such minor changes to the conditions and informatives as may reasonably be required to issue the permission.