Church End Market Square

Ref number	25/26 - 05
Licence fee	Guide price: £15,000 per annum payable to the Council. Offers are invited for the hire of the Market Square for 3 - 4 days per week subject to consultations and Traffic Management Order. The Council reserves the right to accept any offer at their discretion and is not obliged to proceed with the highest or any offer. The Council reserves the right to market the land through an agent if the desired market rate is not achieved during this process.
Size available	473 sqm / 5,090 sq ft
Use class	Traders’ market but interested parties are advised to make own planning enquires.
Energy Performance Certificate	N/A
Proposed use	Traders’ market
Application process	Interested parties should complete the online application form. Operating guidelines and initial terms are provided with the application, which is required to be signed and submitted with the application. The Council is not obliged to accept the highest offer or any offer. Any negotiations are subject to contract/lease and Heads of Terms set out in this document may be subject to change.
Closing date for applications	5pm on 9 January 2026
Viewing and further details	To book a viewing, please email MarketSquare@brent.gov.uk Alongside your booking request please provide the following information: 1. Full Name 2. Organisation Name 3. Organisation Address 4. Organisation Email Address and Phone Number 5. Whether the business for profit or non-profit 6. If the Organisation is non-profit, please provide the Charity Number Please use the following for subject line: 25/26 - 05 Church End Market Square

Description

The Church End development is a significant regeneration project in the London Borough of Brent, aiming to revitalize the local area by providing new housing, commercial spaces, and a redesigned market square. Located on Church Road, development will deliver 99 new council homes by May 2026.

The development is strategically positioned within the Church End Growth Area, as outlined in Brent's Local Plan. This area is earmarked for transformational change, aiming to deliver at least 1,300 new high-quality homes, modern industrial spaces for local businesses, and enhanced community and cultural facilities. The recently adopted Church End Growth Area Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (CEGASPD) (2024) emphasises sustainability, improved connectivity, and the creation of a vibrant town centre that reflects the rich cultural diversity of the community.

The new market is proposed to operate on the Market Square on Wednesdays, Saturdays and another 2 additional days (subject to consultations and approval) between the hours of 8am to 4pm. The new market which is part of the new Church Road Development will provide 28 new market stalls on the Market Square and Eric Road.

Approximately 50 sq m storage facility will be available in the development.

Floor and lease plan

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licence plan

lease plan

Rates, costs and insurance

Service Charge and Insurance

Service charge is payable, but amount will be confirmed in due course.

Brent Council to insure the property and recharge the occupier and any other insurance will be the licensee's responsibility.

Costs

The prospective licensee will be responsible for the Council’s Legal costs that will be in the region of £1,800 and surveyors’ fees will be £1,900.

Private operators’ licence

Private operators’ licence will be applicable. Prices on application. For further details please contact Brent Licencing Team by emailing: business.licence@brent.gov.uk

Parking permits

Traders' vehicle parking permits will be available to purchase from the Council by the individual trader or licensee.

Proposed Heads of Terms

A licence for the Market Square, Proposed Terms (Heads of Terms) –

These heads of terms are not intended to create any legally binding obligations. They are subject to contract, completion of formally executed legal documentation approved by the parties.

Licence Fee - £15,000 per annum, payable quarterly.
Licence period – up to 7 years.
Permitted Use - trader's market
Licence termination – coterminous with the lease
The licence holder will be responsible for ensuring that all stallholders comply with the conditions of the licence.
Licensee to maintain all equipment necessary for the operation of this market. Including but limited to: tables, stalls, gazebos, pitagone barriers, signage, and anything else provided by the Council.
No alterations permitted to the Market Square.
Designated setting up hours from 6 am to 8am.
Market operating hours form 8am until 4pm.
Market operating days 4 days a week subject to consultations and approvals by the licensor.
Daily deep clean of the Market Square after use, completed by 6pm.
To keep the market clear of any waste material and rubbish.
Leave the Market Square of any rubbish and materials after use.

Proposed Lease for storage and refuse area (Heads of Terms) –

These heads of terms are not intended to create any legally binding obligations. They are subject to contract, completion of formally executed legal documentation approved by the parties.

Peppercorn rent
Permitted use: storage space and use of refuse collection designated for the market.
Term for the proposed Lease – up to 7 years
Break Option – Mutual rolling break clause with 4 months prior written notice
Service charge - a fair and reasonable proportion of the service cost
Absolute prohibition on assignment of part or whole of the lease.
Absolute prohibition on underletting of either part or whole.
Non-structural alterations permitted.
All tables, stalls, gazebos, pitagone barriers, signage, and any other equipment will need to be held in the storage area while the market is not operating.
All utilities, rates, taxes, etc.
Licence to be appended.

And such other terms as a landlord may consider appropriate.

The lease is in conjunction with the licence and they must both end together. If market licencee leaves then they must surrender the lease of storage and refuse area.

References

The prospective tenant will be required to provide the following satisfactory references:

a bank reference which must support the financial offer for the property
a previous landlord reference or a trade reference (from someone who has had business dealings with the prospective tenant for a period of three years)
professional reference (accountant, solicitor etc)

Further references may be requested during the process.

Location and directions

Church End Market is located in Church End and is well connected by public transport. The nearest train station is Neasden (Jubilee Line), providing easy access to the market. Church End is served by two bus routes, the 260 and 266 which connect the high street to Shepherd’s Bush and Hammersmith to the South, and Brent Cross and Golders Green to the northeast. With Dollis Hill and Neasden both about 10 minutes’ walk away across the A407, these provide important transport links to the town centre. For those driving, limited street parking is available nearby.

Last updated 02/12/25