It seems that, once again, a number of people are labouring under certain misapprehensions relating to 63 HOP. If anyone wants to contact me directly, I am (and have always been) more than happy to explain things. My direct number is 020 8291 9441 and my email address is robert@sebastianroche.com.

In the event that you choose not to contact me directly, let me clarify certain facts:

1. We acquired only the lease ground floor shop unit (front part only as the rear was taken away by the freeholder to create a separate flat to the rear - thus reducing greatly the square footage in the business unit to the front to what was originally there when the white wood shop occupied the premises) 63 HOP in order to expand into these premises. As such, we have never sought to advertise it for rent.

2. Anyone who has made enquiries about 63 HOP has been advised that we have acquired the lease and are waiting to hear about our appeal for planning permission (there is nothing ‘underhand’ about this, merely a statement of fact).

3. It was clear from the initial rejection for planning permission - which is in the public domain - that the shop at 63 HOP is/was for retail or A1 use only. As no application had been granted for a change . Anyone making an enquiry through Sebastian Roche was told that the unit could only be used for A1 use at that time based upon the fact that the initial decision for change of use was turned down.

As it stands the unit it does not have an A3 A4 or A5 lease.

If any of the above is not clear, please feel free to call or email me directly and I will be more than happy to explain.