They said these would include “a new shipyard delivered by the Port of London Authority” (PLA).
It was to be built by real estate firm London and Regional, which won the contract to redevelop the island in 2018.
Newham Council granted London and Regional planning permission for the regeneration project in March 2023.
Approved plans included the shipyard, a “leisure marina”, an “education centre”, community facilities, shops and 16 new homes but no large food markets.
However, the City of London Corporation – which operates both Smithfield and Billingsgate markets – announced last week that it wanted to relocate them to Albert Island, which is owned by the GLA.
The GLA spokesperson confirmed that the plans would now be altered to accommodate Smithfield and Billingsgate markets.
The revised scheme will then have to be submitted to Newham Council for planning approval.
The spokesperson said: “The boatyard remains a priority for the GLA and the PLA. Discussions are ongoing about how the boatyard can be built alongside the markets.
“The markets proposal will require some amendment to the current permission but the main principles (comprehensive redevelopment, employment use, etc.) remain valid.”