a brief history of the development

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On the Hammersmith & Fulham Council website, the Council Leader, Steven Greenhalgh, declares that people have been saying for many years that Shepherds Bush Market is in decline. Since at least 2007, the Council has commissioned various consultations on proposals for re-development, but residents and market traders have repeatedly voiced their concerns.

The councillor has tried to reassure those voices by saying that a listening process is an integral part of any development: "The council wants to see a market that is flourishing, with more people visiting and market traders enjoying a more secure and prosperous future. We do not want to change the identity or character of the market but there is no doubt that the market needs to be regenerated if it is to maximise its undoubted potential. We all look forward to a time when the market is the exciting and vibrant venue that it deserves to be."

Additional comments refer to new homes and a new cultural quarter.

In 2010 Orion Shepherds Bush Ltd (OSBL), which is an alliance between Orion Land and Leisure and Development Securities PLC, entered into discussions to undertake the redevelopment.

Opinions to this differ amongst local residents : Tessa Maison of Pennard Road, on the east side of the market, was quoted as saying: "I think that it is vitally important that Shepherds Bush Market is regenerated. But is it also important that the new design fits in with the local area. I would like to see an improved quality and standard of goods on sale and a better ambience in the market. It would be good to see a farmers market and a craft section which would be a real contrast to the large commercial giant on our doorstep, Westfield."

On the other side of the market, a Lime Grove resident writes in the comments section: “Ghastly vision for Shepherd's Bush skyline- 9 storey tower, identikit market units, high street names and local traders priced out by property developers. Historic shops and businesses planned to be destroyed. Underground car park to increase local traffic. Widespread local objection. Displacement of vulnerable people from purpose built hostel. Orion has a history of past project failures. Not for the people, benefits only big business.” 


Additional links:


Planning Brief (October 2010) 
http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Images/Shep-Bush-Market-REVISED-2010_V3_tcm21-151997.pdf