PLANNING permission has been granted to create a new Aberdeen Market which will be a destination venue featuring international-style food and drink outlets.
The development will also create a pedestrian connectivity between Union Street and the bus and railway stations via The Green and enliven Hadden Street and Market Street with urban realm improvements in and around The Green.
The proposal aims to aid the city’s recovery from Covid-19 by developing the site to include an attractive market-style floorspace to create a destination venue with marketplace elements promoting local produce and goods alongside continental style delicatessen, cafes, and food outlets.
The design will feature a mixture of fixed indoor units of various sizes alongside event space for temporary and pop-up facilities allowing for increased variety and will be flexible to seasonal requirements. An external, canopy covered flexible space also features which could be used for music events or further market space.
The planning application can be viewed at Simple Search (aberdeencity.gov.uk) using the reference number 211517/DPP. It should be emphasised that the designs may evolve in the coming months and consequently the artists’ impressions may change. The planning application was dealt with in the usual planning process.
Aberdeen City Council city growth and resources convener Councillor Alex McLellan said: “We look forward to seeing the market development come to fruition, as it will be a real asset for our city centre and it will provide a strong platform for small and start-up businesses.”
