Plans in for BBC Earth Experience at Earls Court
The BBC has applied to build a 50,600 sq ft visitor attraction at the former Earls Court 2 Exhibition Centre in Empress Place, SW6.
The “BBC Earth Experience” would be a temporary venue featuring an immersive experience based on the BBC Earth TV series, operated by Live Nation (Music) UK.
If approved, the structure would be open for two years before moving to another location.
The BBC has applied to build a 50,600 sq ft visitor attraction at the former Earls Court 2 Exhibition Centre in Empress Place, SW6.
The “BBC Earth Experience” would be a temporary venue featuring an immersive experience based on the BBC Earth TV series, operated by Live Nation (Music) UK.
If approved, the structure would be open for two years before moving to another location.
The main exhibition space would be a 40m by 60m black box structure which would be home to the immersive experience featuring projected imagery in multiple zones, over two levels. There will also be a front of house, shop, toilets, staff office space and two adjoining classrooms with a capacity of 80 people for school groups or functions.
Plans estimate maximum occupancy of 650 visitors in the structure.
In June 2021, planning permission was granted for the use of the site for the London Wonderground Festival. Further planning was granted on the site, between May and July 2022, for the temporary erection of a studio and theatre with two outdoor bars, in conjunction with the “Underbelly Earls Court” event 2022.
If approved, the site will be open to the public from March 2023 to April 2025.
Proposals will be heard and voted on by Hammersmith and Fulham’s planning committee on 11 October.
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