The UK’s live music venues play host to significant cultural and heritage value. In recent years the number of active live music venues has dramatically declined. This is largely attributed to a growing number of residential developments.... more
The UK’s live music venues play host to significant cultural and heritage value. In recent years the number of active live music venues has dramatically declined. This is largely attributed to a growing number of residential developments. Although there have been recent developments in the National Planning Policy Framework to mitigate the conflict between residential properties and live music venues, this study aims to question whether these changes known as “Agent of Change” go far enough to protect live music venues. It will also present a case for using heritage principles to encourage the preservation of live music venues.
