I like the fact that the launderette exists personally, but aside from the first few weeks of moving to the area, I haven't used it. I'd imagine the trend away from using launderetts's (not dry cleaners) will only continue now that the vast majority have appliances at home. Keeping it open is probably just postponing the inevitable even if the business is making a profit. A new shop would probably open in Pedders existing site (judging by recent positive events), so I don't really see the problem.