I was there on a weekly basis back in the 80s when I worked for Lambeth Council. I think that's when it was last refurbished. The MOJ have apparently said that no-one will be further than an hour's drive from a court - which is a complete nonsense in London and presumes that anyone attending will be driving and they can afford the exorbitant parking fees close to courthouses.
Thanks for giving the link to the consultation. With the level of cuts that the MOJ are expected to make - and Michael Gove's gung ho approach to this task, selling off valuable assets is very much on the agenda.