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

Decided Dartford 23/01441/FUL Full applications

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference 23/01441/FUL

Application record

Reference
23/01441/FUL
Category
Full applications
Status
Decided
Received
7 Dec 2023
Validated
15 Dec 2023
Ward
Town
Parish
Not Parished
Postcode
DA1 1BX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 7 Dec 2023

    Received by Dartford

  2. 15 Dec 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 18 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Contour Planning Services Limited/Mr Justin Mills Agent, a planning consultancy

2 applications on PlanIndex

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Dartford Borough Council Applicant

24 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 100% granted

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After the decision

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