Representation by Lloyd Tilney
- Date submitted
- 21 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Since 2015, we have been operating our business within Unit 6 at Swanscombe Business Centre. The primary reason for leasing the premises was that it offered very good value for money that could not be found anywhere else in the surrounding areas. We have been steadily building a community based Health & Wellbeing Business, therefore moving from this Location would be extremely disadvantageous and may not allow us to continue supporting the clients that depend on us. We completely refurbished the premises including new flooring, walls, kitchenette etc at considerable costs in order to create a professional and inviting environment. The location is situated near to junctions at Ebbsfleet or Bean on the A2 making it easy to travel by car. We have the necessary parking available and it is also conveniently located and well positioned near Swanscombe National Rail station and opposite bus routes from surrounding Towns & Rail stations including Ebbsfleet International. Since the threat of forced relocation, we have looked extensively for alternative premises. The Business is a small operation and suitable units for relocation in the local area simply don’t exist. The Business needs to operate in the local area as it is reliant on the clients that have contributed to the growth of the Business. We would ask you to consider that not all Businesses are scalable to meet the overheads of the alternative Business premises that are available. This development poses a very serious risk to our Business survival, one we have worked so hard to build within this catchment area. The impact of this resort poses great financial concerns to my Business, my family, my livelihood and also the wellbeing of my clients as moving the Business out of the local area would essentially mean rebuilding and restarting the reputation that has been built over the last 6 years and this is not something that can be easily compensated against.