I'm afraid other than the sad predicament in which the launderette's closure leaves its staff, there really can be no strong argument for it to remain as it is, certainly in its current form/condition. It looks shabby - and that probably reflects how viable nowadays it is as a business. I don't want to live in ED - I make a positive choice to live in FH - but Michael is right: we need something on that spot that sets an appropriate tone for the area. Currently it does not. I would welcome anything there that is well tended and attracts regular custom. But perhaps not another estate agency !