as a local journo i have done a little background on this... heres the boring bit... cafe nero were supposed to have applied to the council for a change of use from the original hardware / glassware shop before it opened as a cafe. It failed to do so and Southwark Council told them it had to apply. They applied. Southwark refused to grant it on the basis that LL has a 50/50 limitation on the number of retail vs cafe, bars, restaurants etc... Cafe Nero could face closure as they do not comply with the usage legislation, ... the story continues... Check your Southwark News for latest developments... DY