Indeed. While I think that there is a place for estate agents on the parade and have no problem with Sebastian Roche, their frankly rather clumsy Design & Access statement beside, I still feel that the viability of the parade is adversely affected by having a non-retail business in such a prominent position.

If the new Sainsburys is to have the impetus many hope for, the remaining retail space is precious IMO. This application is only of benefit to the applicant and does nothing to further the commercial interests of the parade. I will be writing to object on this basis and urge any others of like mind to do likewise.