Tag: Smithfield Market



Cinema uncertainty raises Questions over Future of Oswestry scheme

Posted on 25 May, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

As regional areas continue to gain an increased amount of interest from developers seeking space for retail and leisure complexes, cinema operators are engaging in renewed programmes of expansion which largely stalled in the early years of the recession.... Read More

‘Black Spider Letters’ reveal Royal lobbying against Smithfield proposals

Posted on 14 May, 2015 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

The Prince of Wales’ opinions on contemporary architecture are well known, and have even given rise to the annual Carbuncle Cup which is awarded to the UK’s ugliest new building. However the so called “black spider letters” unveiled this week,... Read More

Smithfield Market Scheme Rejected

Posted on 8 July, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

The Communities Secretary has rejected plans for a 235,000 sq ft office and retail development at London’s Smithfield Market. The surprise decision came today from Eric Pickles who accused the owners of deliberately neglecting the building which has been... Read More

There is no Office Shortage in London Smithfield Inquiry hears

Posted on 24 February, 2014 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Top Properties

The controversial redevelopment of London’s Smithfield Market is not warranted by a shortage of office space in the capital, a public inquiry has been told. The multi-million pound redevelopment of the Victorian market hall has divided opinion, both... Read More

Conservation Group Vows to Continue Smithfield Market Fight

Posted on 17 July, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Conservation group SAVE Britain’s Heritage has vowed to continue its fight to prevent the redevelopment of Smithfield Market despite London planners voting 19-2 in favour of the scheme. SAVE has consistently opposed the proposals which will see the... Read More

Conservation Group Objects to Smithfield Market Plans

Posted on 30 April, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

A conservation group has submitted a letter of objection to the proposed redevelopment of London’s Smithfield Market. Save Britain’s Heritage (SAVE) says that Henderson Global Investors plan to introduce 230,000 sq ft of commercial space “constitutes... Read More

Rival Plans for Smithfield Market Unveiled

Posted on 16 November, 2012 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

In October Movehut reported that plans for the redevelopment of Smithfield Market were due to go on public display. The proposals have since been met with criticism from conservationists who argue that the £160 million revamp will ‘gut’ one of the most... Read More

Smithfield Market Plans on Public Display Today

Posted on 19 October, 2012 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments

Plans for the commercial redevelopment of London’s Smithfield Market have met with opposition from a conservation group. Save Britain’s Heritage say the proposal to create 235,000 sq ft of offices, shops and restaurants on the site will destroy “the... Read More