Iconic London meat and fish markets line up Royal Docks move

The Metropolis of London Company and GLA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to relocate each historic wholesale markets at Albert Island subsequent to Metropolis Airport in Newham.

The bold plans now hinge on Parliamentary approval to formally finish buying and selling on the present websites in 2028 and planning consent from Newham Council.

Talks will now begin with potential supply companions to element how each markets might be included on the Royal Docks website, together with funding, viability, development sequencing at Albert Island.

The relocation unlocks two of London’s most sought-after redevelopment alternatives.

Topic to the Invoice passing, the grade II-listed halls of the Smithfield meat market website in central London might be became a global cultural and industrial hub alongside the London Museum.

Billingsgate’s Canary Wharf-side fish market website will even be remodeled, delivering round 4,000 new properties and a brand new pedestrian and cycle bridge.

Alongside creating these two London websites, the Metropolis Company can also be working with Barking & Dagenham on future plans for the 42-acre Barking Attain website, beforehand earmarked for the mixed markets.

The riverside location is seen as a chief logistics base with entry to worldwide provide chains by way of the Thames Estuary Gateway. Additional particulars might be shared as discussions with builders progress.

The proposed Albert Island website has permission for round 750,000 sq ft of growth and a brand new boatyard.

New Billingsgate and New Smithfield will even function a serious meals faculty, providing accredited coaching for butchers, fishmongers, fruiterers and apprentices.

Metropolis of London Company coverage chairman Chris Hayward mentioned: “We’re investing in London’s future. Redeveloping the present market websites will contribute billions of kilos in financial progress, hundreds of latest jobs and hundreds of latest properties.”