Gabriel's Wharf businesses face eviction by 27 September
Coin Street plans to demolish and regenerate the South Bank site, eventually building a nursing home.
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Independent businesses operating at Gabriel's Wharf on London's South Bank have been given until 27 September to leave their premises. The site, established in 1988 and currently home to approximately 20 independent businesses including art galleries and food artisans, is set for demolition and regeneration by its owner, Coin Street.
Coin Street has stated its intention to build a nursing home on the site, with plans for this development expected to materialise in 10 to 15 years. The owner described the current units at Gabriel's Wharf as having reached the end of their operational life, necessitating action to regenerate the wharf for future use.
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Frances Bingham, co-owner of Potters' Yard Arts, expressed sadness over the closure, describing Gabriel's Wharf as a place with a 'lovely, happy, innocent kind of feeling'. She noted that many businesses on the site were owned by women, Black people, and gay people, contributing to a 'lovely right-on vibe'.
Charles Diallo, owner of the vegan restaurant Fed by Plants, stated that the closure had left him 'devastated' and that the situation felt 'totally unfair'. He indicated that his business would have to close and hand back the keys.
Coin Street Community Builders, the not-for-profit owner, said in a statement that Gabriel's Wharf had always been intended as a temporary use of the site. The organisation confirmed that its regeneration plans remain unchanged and include provisions for a nursing care home alongside improvements to other community services and facilities.
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+When do the businesses at Gabriel's Wharf have to leave?
The independent businesses operating at Gabriel's Wharf must leave their premises by 27 September. This deadline has been set by the site's owner, Coin Street, as part of its plans for demolition and regeneration.
+What does Coin Street plan to do with the Gabriel's Wharf site?
Coin Street plans to demolish the current structures at Gabriel's Wharf and regenerate the site. In the longer term, within 10 to 15 years, the owner intends to build a nursing home on the land.
+How long has Gabriel's Wharf been operating?
Gabriel's Wharf was established in 1988, meaning it has been operating for almost 40 years. It is currently home to approximately 20 independent businesses, including art galleries and food artisans.
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