Ridley Road

What you've told us...

• Ridley Road market is unique and plays a  key role in Dalston’s local economy, being  one of London’s most successful traditional  street markets.
• The diversity and sense of community found on Ridley Road gives Dalston its distinctive identity.
• There is a fear that new development on Ridley Road could impact negatively on character and future market operations. 
• Ridley Road Market is in need of improvements  in public realm, its management and general upkeep and with improvements needed to the toilet facilities for traders and visitors.
• The market hours on weekdays do not cater for residents working standard patterns. 
• You want to see investment in Ridley Road Market while protecting existing stall holders and retailers
• You would like to see more traders and visitors.

We also know that...

• Ridley Road is the most ‘democratic’ space in Dalston, bringing together all parts of the local community, from all walks of life.
• Ridley Road contributes to the town centre’s network of public spaces

What the LP33 says...

• The Council will protect and promote Ridley Road market.
• Ridley Road Market is a designated primary shopping centre where a change of use from retail will be resisted, with at least 85% retail units retained, unless after at least 1 year of marketing there is no realistic prospect of the unit being let as retail. 
• Any new uses introduced to Ridley Road must incorporate a shop front and contribute to the vitality of the market. 
• Development which would result in the permanent loss of the market or pitches will be refused unless appropriate comparable replacement provision is made.