In fairness though, cars have been parking outside of these buildings for years now, and given that shops can use a certain amount of pavement space for goods anyway, I personally dont think that they are doing "too much" harm. However would be interesting to know the legal standing.
And if it be wrong, then the cafe on Westbourne may also have to answer the same issue.
However, the pavement further up the road, adjacent to the subway is where its at for me. Im yet to see anyone stopping on the newly narrowed part of the roadway by the subway.
Holly, where about were they parked, on the newly re-opened section?