Chinatown Estate
The Chinatown Estate has undergone significant regeneration since its acquisition. Situated in the heart of London’s West End, our Estate comprises the Newport Sandringham development which stands on the site of the original Newport Market. There is a long history of a market being on this site, and in the 18th century Newport was London’s largest meat market*. Chinatown Zone, a major new development launched in 2007 houses an international food court, bars and retail markets, marking a new era in this famous landmark’s history.
Chinatown Zone is intended to bring Chinatown into the 21st Century, securing its future as a leading destination for tourists, diners, shoppers, and partygoers, enhancing its heritage as a market and its distinctive character. The development has been extended by some 38,000 sq. ft. of space, intended primarily for specialist retailers and food outlets.
Chinatown Market is a substantial retail and market space housed within the core of the Estate, providing retail space for specialist businesses, and an important London destination.
Vision
Our vision is to connect Chinatown with the Charing Cross Road, increasing the footfall to Chinatown, inspiring positive regeneration for the Charing Cross Road, and making a powerful symbolic statement about the relationship between East and West. There are further plans to create a Cultural Centre and Chinese Theatre on the Estate, working closely with the local authorities to make Chinatown the ultimate landmark and ensure its future success. In response to Westminster Council’s Chinatown Action Plan we presented a Pre-Application Submission to the Council on March 1, 2005. In May 2006 we presented further documents comprising our Preplanning Discussion & Consultation Document and Action Plan. Conversations with Westminster Council are ongoing. A key component of our vision is the re-opening of the Leicester Square Chinatown tube entrance/exit to provide direct access to the new Cultural Centre and Chinatown itself.
Bourne Capital are actively supporting The Prince’s Foundation’s Design Strategy for Chinatown.
* English Heritage, Survey of London: Vols 33 & 34