John McAslan versus SAVE as second battle of Smithfield begins

摘要

Six years ago KPF's controversial proposal to flatten Smithfield General Market and replace it with a huge office scheme was thrown out by communities secretary Hazel Blears. Next month a less dramatic but similarly contentious scheme by John McAslan for developer Henderson will run the gauntlet at public inquiry on 11 February. The £160 million project, if approved, would see the Victorian landmark converted into 5,700m~2 of shops and 21,220m~2 of office space.