Colston Hall renovation given green light
It's full steam ahead for the planned overhaul of the famed Bristol venue, as the UK government follows councillors in signing off on planning permission
News By IQ | 22 February 2018
Sajid Javid, the UK’s secretary of state for communities and local government, has granted planning permission for the £48.8m transformation of Bristol venue Colston Hall.
The renovation plans, announced last February, will see the 150-year-old music venue expand its main hall, increasing capacity from its current 1,932, and see the main stage expanded to accommodate larger bands and production.
The Lantern, Colston Hall’s smaller second performance space, will be redeveloped into an “elegant and versatile” venue with flexible seating, while…
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