We have regularly consulted with our neighbours and local councillors during the course of the consultation process. Some changes have been made to the scheme as a result of feedback received, including:

• Following feedback from statutory consultees and Officers, we have amended the licensing application to a terminal hour of 2am, with premises closing at 2.30am.

• The reservation window for pre-booking will now close 30 minutes before opening, to avoid guests turning up unannounced and creating queues and traffic

• The smoking area has been moved from the corner of Salamanca Street and nearer to the main hotel entrance

• We have shared a plan showing up to the ten locations that security personnel will monitor around the site, managing entry/exit, taxi pick up, the hotel reception and smoking areas. We are confident more security presence will assist in helping to manage issues neighbours face with other local venues

• We will not be applying for an additional taxi rank but will utilise the loading bay and overspill area at the front of the Hyatt

• We recognise the confusion around the separate application for the POTUS door and have also addressed this during consultation, adding planning conditions

• We commit to addressing any issues around rubbish storage and collection

• We have addressed the benefits package for local residents and are keen to continue meeting and addressing any operational concerns they may have

• We will meet local residents regularly in future to ensure any concerns or operational matters are tackled affectively and satisfactorily.
  

Please see below for a list of themes that have been discussed during the consultation process and feedback from the Hyatt team