Coronet

New hope for the Coronet?

The Coronet was originally designed as a theatre by leading theatre designer William Sprague and it was built in1898 on the south side of Notting Hill Gate.

The freehold is owned by Land Securities plc and the current lease is 125 years from 1964. The lessee has put the building up for sale and it is rumoured that offers of £2m to £4m+ have been made for it.

The Coronet is a Grade II Listed Building so the approval of English Heritage will be needed for alterations made to it and this could affect the uses to which the building could be put.

The planning use has been confirmed by the Council as being Class D2 which includes music and concert halls, dance halls, gyms, bingo halls, casinos, theatres, indoor sports and leisure uses.

This is not the first time in its life that the building, which is a prominent landmark in Notting Hill Gate, has been the subject of considerable public concern about the uses to which it could be put.

The Kensington Temple has put out a press release indicating their intentions to continue the use of the Coronet as a cinema and a venue for the arts.
See Coronet Press Release
 

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