Policy information sourced from the Westminster City Plan
Westminster - 20. Soho Special Policy Area
A: Development in the Soho Special Policy Area will reflect its unique character and function and demonstrate how it respects, protects and enhances the existing scale and grain of the built environment and the unique mixture of uses present there.
B: The following uses will be supported:
- small and medium enterprise (SME) workspace, particularly in the creative industries;
- specialist retailing;
- housing that meets the needs of those working in the area;
- LGBTQI+ venues;
- new live music venues;
- physical, social and green infrastructure;
- small-scale hotels; and
- food, drink and entertainment uses, subject to clause C.
C: Proposals for new drinking establishments will be considered with regard to their cumulative impact on the character of Soho’s streets and mix of uses.
D: The scale and setting of Soho and Golden squares will be protected. The function of these squares and of St. Anne’s Churchyard as green spaces will also be protected and enhanced. Other opportunities to improve the public realm should be explored in development proposals.
For more information please see the City Plan