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Hello! I'm just wondering if anyone has information on who owns the empty property, Kenro Press? I've seen online that whoever owns it have asked for planning permission to change it to a residence, rather than business (February this year), but wondering if anyone knows more? 

Thanks in advance :). 

Hi all,

My partner and I are the new owners of the shop. We have known and admired it for many years, and thought it would be an amazing place for us to live. 

It has been left empty and has been neglected for a very long time. So there is a lot of work to be done. 

We plan to fully restore the shop front, all original features and fix all the issues the building has. And turn it into our home. 

Really excited for it all to begin.

: )

If you have any questions please feel free to private message me.

thanks 

 

Edited by bilksy
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I often walk past 'Kenro Press' and think it looks very sad and negleted.

I wonder when it was last a viable business - tried googling it but nothing much came up

Great to hear it is being brought back to life, perhaps a pity it will not be a new usefull retail premises.

Lots of work needed so good luck with your renovation

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