It is often said that there are 'so many' empty shops in Chichester. But there is a reason shops appear 'empty' for so long.
Following closely on the heels of the acquistion of 2 West Street for tenant Bailey's Artisan Gelato, we have just acted for the private landlord this time to complete a new lease on 13 East Street. This was previously Thorntons choclates, whose lease had expired.
Australian children's stationery shop Smiggle have signed up for a new 10 year lease. This very fast growing brand will breath fresh life into the Grade II Listed building. But Chichester's strict planning policy resulted in the need for 3 planning applications for refurbishment works, Listed Building Consent and Advertising permission for new signs. Hence why shops look to be 'empty' for so long!
