Marmora Man Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 On Uplands Road there are two premises vacant - the one next to Blue Mountain has intrigued me for some while. Is anything ever going to happent there? On opposite side of the road - what's taking over at what was Jeannie Avente - lots of interior work being doen? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I was convinced the one next to Blue Mount was opening "imminently" for about 2 years - then I just forgot about itKarter (where be he/she?) dangled a very big name chain moving to NCR - but that obviously never happened. It must be safe to name names now surely? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 (tartly) or apparently not, Mr. Mac? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I asked the guys who used to run 'Strands' barbers about the shop next to Blue Mountain a few years back.I was told that the people who used to run the shop there suffered a robbery which created some disillusion about retail in general. The shop remains theirs, but they refuse to open it again (or make available to other retailers) in protest about the crime.Strands claimed they knew about this as they'd requested to use the space for overspill during the Saturday afternoon rush for a trim. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengthmad Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Waiting for someone to mention Marks & Spencers :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDmummy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Been in ED for 9 years and it has always been as you see it today. When they were painting recently saw the inside. Looked like someone's residential study - loads of book cases full of books and a desk. Always assumed it had been residential for a very long time (like some of the old shops turned in to houses in ED). Any answers on what is happening to Jennie Avent? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelie Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I would like to know what the situation is with Dulwich Janitorial Supplies on Lordship Lane which has been empty for years. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Amelie Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I would like to know what the situation is with> Dulwich Janitorial Supplies on Lordship Lane which> has been empty for years.Somebody lives there, the old shop will no doubt eventually get done up as living space, can't believe it will ever go back to being a shop. Karter knows something about the background as I recall. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Hope Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 They'll soon be more...mark my words Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-116831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozequeen1 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Do you know how long it usually takes in an "economic downturn" before not filling vacancies turns to laying people off and cancelling contracts, consultancies, etc? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hey sean and Muttley, it was going to be a coffee shop but a cha/i/ppie close by objected as i understand it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Snoozey - it's starting to happen now....keep your eyes on the next set of unemployment figures....the icy fingers are stretching*tries desperately to think of better metaphor** realises it's not a metaphor*** goes to pub Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla100 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Does anyone know the deal with Golden City on Watley Road? The same house plant has been dying in the window for 10 years now, I swear.Scylla Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banksy Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I love Golden City! It's like an art installation - every now and then something in the "display" subtly changes. Admittedly this is normally mattresses coming and going but every now and then the resident artist installs a cat for a day or so. Brilliant - please don't let it change (too much). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I had thought the flat above the Golden City was unoccupied and asked Southwark's Empty Homes Unit about it, but it seems that it is actually occupied. What amazes me is that with all the powers which local authorities have at their disposal, seemingly they can do nothing about commercial properties which are unoccupied and left to fall into disrepair and ultimately become eyesores. I find it hard to believe that this is Parliament's intention. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDOldie Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Almost unbelieveably, it used (30 odd years ago) to be the best Fish & Chips in the area. The plants were in there then. Must have it's own biosphere, or whatever you trendy young green people call it these days. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Recent changes mean that owners of commercial premises are unable to claim what amounted to an effective exemption from business rates simply because they are not operating a business on those premises. A sort of 'sell up or shell out' requirement. The idea, I think, is to make it much harder to leave business premises dormant and suffer no penalty. In the current climate that might seem a little harsh but in the longer term it seems like the right thing to do. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorky Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 How dare people decide to stay in a property after it has ceasd to be a commerical outlet.and to not paint it every year eitherit brings down the image of the area and more importantly, the value of my propertyHangings too good for themdrive them out! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3710-empty-shops/#findComment-117314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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