Historic Somerset Theatre Preserved as Flats Plan Rejected
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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After more than ten years, the Amulet Theatre in Shepton Mallet came alive again this weekend with its first live theatre performances in over a decade. This milestone follows Somerset Council’s recent refusal of a planning application that proposed converting the historic venue into residential flats and retail space, thanks to vigorous efforts by local campaigners dedicated to preserving this cherished community asset.
The controversial proposal aimed to redevelop the site into seven flats and one shop.