the owner of the Chandos might be perfectly happy (and probably is!) with his pub, and might not think he needs an overhaul! Whenever I go past it always looks fairly busy.
Agree that it is a shame Dominoes seem to be the ones taking over the Old Bank site but in my opinion it could be worse - especially if they listen to the objections about the illuminated signage and do something a bit nicer with the shop front.