I agree with jon14 on the motorbike issue and I believe it is ONLY that which will allow the planning department to refuse permission.

Redalways says that a Pound Shop would need a change of use. However, a change from A3 to A1 would be automatic in this location (not that a Pound Shop could sustain such high overheads in what is a relatively small unit for that type of business).

I also agree with many of the posters on this thread that the asking rent is surprisingly high but I'd've thought a charismatic shrewdie opening a bar/restaurant there - even in these tough times - could get most of the rent & rates paid by doing at least 50 covers at say £30-a-head on a Saturday night, which would leave the rest of the week to make some money. Yeah, just think, a nice brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings would bring in a nice few quid!

Get yer dosh ready BCM, because I reckon Dominos will get turned down by the Council AND on Appeal and then, when the Landlord gets fed up with paying the Business Rates, you should be able to knock £5K off the rent and crack on.

I hope everyone gets what they want (weekend brunch will do me!)