Old Compton Street

Exemplar retro-fit first - a collection of buildings on Old Compton Street and Bourchier Street were in need of modernising. Comm Comm UK gained feedback from local residents, the Soho Society and councillors that was used to adapt original designs. It was approved unanimously at planning committee.

Client: Soho Estates

Borough: City of Westminster

Date: September 2023 – December 2024

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Existing site:

  • To lead the public consultation for the planning application on behalf of Soho Estates

Existing site:

  • A number of buildings at 58-70 Old Compton Street and Bourchier Street, home to various businesses including restaurants and flexible workspace

Scheme deliverables:

  • To modernise and improve existing buildings and office space

  • Bring the buildings’ environmental and sustainability credentials up to date

  • Increase the active retail and restaurant frontage on Old Compton Street

  • Create new office frontages on Bourchier Street

  • Provide additional in-demand office space

  • Create new terraces providing valuable outdoor space for workers with planting to increase biodiversity

  • Improve the road surface and lighting on Bourchier Street, making it safer and more walkable

Communications undertaken:

  • Corresponded, met with and produced promotional material for local stakeholders, businesses and politicians

  • Created a project website to showcase plans

  • Held a public exhibition locally to exhibit proposals

  • Created Summary of Proposals for planning committee.

Status of scheme:

  • Planning application unanimously approved by Westminster City Council in December 2024

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