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Reimagining 5-9 Great Newport Street

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5-9 Great Newport Street

Consultation Results

The first phase of public consultation launched on 1st December 2023 and concluded on Friday 29th December. This page details key figures relating to the consultation along with the survey responses received from 1st to 29th December.

  • 239 visitors to the consultation website
  • 493 letters sent to local residents and businesses
  • 33 attendees at the in-person exhibition
  • Dedicated meetings with key neighbours and stakeholders

Survey

Q1. Which of the following best describes your relationship to the local area?
Local resident
50%
Local businessperson/employee
25%
Other (please specify)
12.5%
Visitor/tourist
12.5%
Community representative
0%
Local councillor
0%
Q2. Our proposals include a significant reduction in demolition and basement excavation compared to the 2016 approved scheme. How do you feel about this aspect of the proposal?
Neutral
0 %
Strongly support
0 %
Support
0 %
Oppose
0 %
Strongly oppose
0 %
Q3. We are proposing to introduce an innovative new pod hotel at 5-9 Great Newport Street. What are your thoughts on the provision of high-quality, affordable visitor accommodation at this location?
Neutral
0 %
Strongly support
0 %
Support
0 %
Oppose
0 %
Strongly oppose
0 %
Q4. We are proposing to retain and enhance the existing Arts Theatre with renewed investment to ensure its long-term contribution to the West End. What are your thoughts on this aspect of our proposal?
Neutral
0 %
Strongly support
0 %
Support
0 %
Oppose
0 %
Strongly oppose
0 %
Q5. Of the following options, what do you consider to be the most important when considering the proposals?
Reduced construction impact for neighbours
42.9%
Creation of an innovative new pod hostel
28.6%
Refurbishing heritage facades
28.6%
Improved sustainability
0%
Management of the pod hostel
0%
Other
0%

Response summary

Can you provide the reasoning behind your response to the previous questions?
  • Traffic issues
  • The hostel seems like a great idea
  • The hostel is a great idea and prvides affordable accomodatiom
  • Good for overnight stays when visiting london theatres
  • My main concern regarding the period of works is noise and other nuisance. While my preference would be for no work, a shorter timeline is obviously preferable.
As part of our application, we are developing an Operational Management Plan for the pod hostel to ensure effective management with minimal impact on neighbours. Is there anything specific you would like us to consider or address in this plan to accommodate any concerns you may have?
  • Policies on alcohol, parties and noise
  • What happens to existing businesses
  • My primary concern is related to noise and other nuisance, particularly at night. I live on the corner of Garrick Street and would like to understand the scale of the proposal and what can be done to minimise disruption by your hostel guests and deliveries. On the point of deliveries, it would be helpful to understand the times during which any deliveries/collections are made so as not to cause disruption in the night.
Is there anything else you think the project team should consider when developing proposals for 5-9 Great Newport Street?
  • The proposals overall look good, but please consider the noise and other impacts on neighbours, both during the construction phase and once the hostel, refurbished theatre, etc., are open.

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