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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
