English Cities Fund, the joint venture between Muse Developments, Legal & General Property and the Homes and Communities Agency, has secured detailed consent for the second phase of its Rathbone Market scheme in Canning Town, E16.
The second phase of the east London scheme will comprise 165 homes, of which 42 will be affordable, a 10,000 sq ft public library and community centre and 12,000 sq ft of shops, plus two new public squares.
One of the public squares is intended to be the centrepiece of the Rathbone Market scheme and will feature facilities for market traders.
Duncan Cumberland, project director at ECF, said: “Phase two will bring significant positive changes to the community of Canning Town – a brand new library and community centre, as well as the new market square, which will be a focal point for the whole development.”
Conor McAuley, executive member for regeneration and strategic planning at Newham council, said: “The Rathbone Market development is at the heart of the regeneration in Canning Town and Custom House. Anyone visiting Canning Town cannot fail to notice the changes being made with the towering Vermilion building already making an impact on the skyline.”
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