HSBC bank building in Lordship Lane

[Chief]

Does anyone know who is taking over the old HSBC bank building in Lordship Lane and what is the planned use e.g. shop,restaurant, bank, office???

[Louisa]

Veterinary surgery relocation from corner of Barry RD/Peckham Rye.

Louisa.

[KalamityKel]

Apparently there's a change of use being submitted from a A1 (bank) to a D1 (Veterinary surgery)

http://planbuild.southwark.gov.uk:8190/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=_STHWR_DCAPR_9567577

[DulwichFox]

Well.. What do the good people of East Dulwich REALLY need.

..and what DON'T we need ?

DulwichFox

[edhistory]

64-66 Lordship Lane is a Southwark Council designated "Protected Frontage".

[Louisa]

I think it's great to have something practical and servicing the community in this spot rather than another restaurant. Lots of elderly people have pets and don't drive, this will be a welcome addition to the heart of the community.

Louisa.

[Earl Aelfheah]

I agree with Lou - it's good to see something a bit practical opening up on the Lane.

[Jeremy]

Yep. Think ED is reaching restaurant saturation. Presumably their old Peckham Rye site is being redeveloped?

[first mate]

Yes, think the PR site was being scoped for the usual, a supermarket with flats above. Ah, that'll add character.

[Bic Basher]

I'm happy with that. I won't be surprised if Sainsbury's acquire the current Vets in Peckham Rye.

[Peckhampam]

A vets would be great

[Earl Aelfheah]

Bic Basher Wrote:

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> I'm happy with that. I won't be surprised if

> Sainsbury's acquire the current Vets in Peckham

> Rye.

Or, could it just be, could it... *waitrose*

[Louisa]

Behave yourself rah or you'll get sent to the naughty step!

Louisa.

[TheCat]

Happy enough that its going to be a vet, but from a business perspective to me it seems like a waste of money for a vet to take high street commercial space. Vet's are the type of business that I wouldn't think really need high street exposure or footfall, so could easily save some cash with back street premises. but hey, their business, so I could be wrong....

[first mate]

Yes, but they have been pushed out of the right spot opposite the park by a bloomin' developer supermarket combo, so glad they will have somewhere and not be forced out of the area altogether.

Also looks like they will keep integrity of HSBC building for most part. Would hate to see yet another homogenised brick and render bland-build a la M&S and Harris.

[titch juicy]

Hold the front page!

Everyone agreeing on a potential new business on Lordship Lane!

We are indeed living in strange times.

[edcam]

Is that Neighbourhood Vets? If so, I'm thrilled, as we're getting a new pup and they get really good reviews here PLUS it's closer to home!

[zoo]

Also agree ,neighbourhood vets are fantastic,they care about your pets,give the best treatment available

and give the owner all the information relating to their care.They are the best vets in dulwich.

[goosey-goosey]

We use NVs. Not such good news for us. The HSBC site is surely smaller than their current premises and there's no (or little) parking by comparison. Pity our poor pussy.

[TheArtfulDogger]

first mate Wrote:

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> Yes, think the PR site was being scoped for the

> usual, a supermarket with flats above. Ah, that'll

> add character.

That application was a year ago and was later withdrawn, so not sure if it is still something the landlord is interested in continuing with, or if they will be looking for different retail options when they next submit it...

[spark67]

Great they are not moving out of the area, I am sure they will make use of being on the high street by extending their range of pet products that have in stock in their store area, something to replace the loss of the pet shop on Northcross rd... be interesting to see how they use the space.

As for the carpark, I think they will have more space as there is parking around the back of the bank, They have terrible problems with people using the rye parking in the present space, and on more than one occasion someone has parked right across the entrance blocking people in or from going in (happened to me with a van driver, had to leave the cat in the vets until he eventually turned up, then was really rude when questioned about his parking choice)

[edhistory]

I thought the "back yard" was not part of the new lease.

[Sazzle30]

Just popped into neighbourhood vets, they have confirmed they are NOT closing their practice near Barry road. The HSBC site is in addition to the original.

This info came from their receptionist

[herne hilly]

Is this still correct, a vets ?

door was open today, looked very swanky inside

[poppet27]

They also expanded to Crofton Park so business must be good to have 4 vets within a 2mile radius. They've always been a lovely team. I hope they'll always stick to their high standards and friendly care.