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I’ve tried to shorten the quote down so it fits better. I hope I haven’t lost any of your points in doing so Louisa. I do sympathise with the realities of those on lower incomes and can see how lordship lane does not cater to those groups and from that point of view this is a good thing. Notwithstanding, as mentioned in my previous post ED is getting more chainy. Poundland, pret, Gail’s, Megan’s, joe and the juice all within the last 12 months. I did see another thread where there was a similar discussion and someone mentioned Putney as a positive example. The high street there used to be okay but is now predominantly chains. You could be anywhere, its charm has completely gone. I fear the same is happening here. In terms of what could’ve been there a decent sized independent restaurant could’ve fit in there nicely from what I can tell walking past. Alternatively could it not have becoming more than 1 unit? (I have no real idea how these things work).

Seems I’m going against the grain here but I’m disappointed to see another big chain opening up. I’m a big fan of the independent nature of LL and this plus pret, joe and the juice and Megan’s (although a smaller chain) opening here in just the last year is eroding what makes ED special IMO.