Smithfield General and Annex Market, London EC1

Proposals for the redevelopment of buildings which make a positive contribution to a conservation area. Particular interest lies in design, conservation, and planning issues complicated by engineering issues relating to the requirement to replace the lids covering Thameslink which runs beneath the site. 8 week call in Inquiry (November 07 - January 08). Acting for City of London (Planning Authority and site owner) supporting the proposal. Instructing solicitor Deborah Cluett. Other main parties Thornfield (applicants), English Heritage and SAVE (objecting). No decision yet.