Theatre safety works at Palace Theatre, Newark-on-Trent

“25/02009/LBCLDC - Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Works to a Listed Building for removal of existing thermostat and relocation of new thermostat to side of stage, approved 19.01.2026 3.0 The Proposal 3.1 The application seeks listed building consent for a number of internal safety works at the theatre comprising the following: • New catwalks on box tops. On each side balcony at upper floor level of the theatre are five private boxes.”

“There are numerous 18 th century Grade II listed buildings along Appleton Gate, both opposite the Theatre and on the same side of the road leading towards the town centre. The site is also within the designated Newark Conservation Area. Relevant Planning History 2.1. Numerous applications have been submitted for new/upgrading/repair works and below are the list of applications submitted this year alone: 2.2.”

“Section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and take account of the following other material considerations: • National Planning Policy Framework 2024 (as amended Feb 2025) • Planning Practice Guidance (online resource) • Historic England (2016) Making Changes to Heritage Assets: Advice Note 2 • Newark and Sherwood Amended Core Strategy (adopted 2019) – Core Policy 14: Historic Environment • Allocations and Development Management DPD…”

“Representations/Non-Statutory Consultation 6.3. Theatres Trust – the theatre is an important cultural facility for the town and its wider catchment. They welcome the number of applications and continued focus and investment in the theatre, its facilities and it up-keep.”

“Members considered the presentation from the Head of Planning Development, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.”

“Members considered the application acceptable. The health and safety benefits for staff and the public were recognised.”

“AGREED (unanimously) that listed building consent be approved subject to conditions contained within the report.”

“The works to which this consent relates shall be begun no later than three years from the date of this consent. Reason: In accordance with Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.”

“Reason: To ensure that the works take the agreed form envisaged by the District Planning Authority when determining the application and thus result in a satisfactory form of works. 03 Prior to the installation of the new catwalks above the boxes within the auditorium, hereby approved, full details of the number, positioning and method of fixings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”