Market Space
Tower Hamlets considered a new commercial building with market space at Ely's Yard in 2025.
In July 2025, Tower Hamlets planning officers recommended approval for a new commercial building at Ely's Yard, which includes market space. The proposal, application PA/24/01439, featured ground-level market space (Use Class E) and 4,500 square metres of office space on upper floors, with a decision pending at that time.
This development, discussed at a Strategic Development Committee meeting in July 2025, was planned to be a part 4, part 5, and part 6-storey building, reaching approximately 29 metres in height. It also incorporated new landscaping and a pedestrian link.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets planning officers recommended approval for application PA/24/01439 in July 2025. Source
- The proposed building at Ely's Yard included market space (Use Class E) at ground level. Source
- The development also featured 4,500 square metres of office space on upper floors. Source
- The building was planned to be part 4, part 5, and part 6-storeys, approximately 29 metres high. Source
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