The Soho Neighbourhood Area is a unique and important part of London with a distinguished heritage. The proposed Soho Neighbourhood Plan will enable development which reinforces Soho’s reputation for creativity, diversity and tolerance. These characteristics are demonstrated in many ways, for example through the range of businesses, from sole traders to big household names, through its varied and strong residential communities and through its diverse culture and entertainment offer. The plan will protect this diverse mix and also enable some further growth which sustainably enhances what is already a complexly developed area. This statement was adopted by the Forum Steering Group on 09.12.15.