The retail scene in Chelmsford has been changing for many years. A boom in online services has seen people moving away from traditional high street stores and, certainly since the pandemic, there also appears to be a growth in leisure or hospitality units rather than retail. Some businesses have successfully managed to fight various challenges to survive and thrive on the High Street.
But there are also several instances of units having to close down and some of them have been vacant for some time. The state of high streets nationally has always been a topic of conversation and in Essex it's certainly no different. Chelmsford is fortunate to have two large shopping centres as well as a thriving Bond Street where luxury brands operate from.
New Harlow hospital at risk as Government confirms projects included in infrastructure review The beautiful Essex street that’s fashion centre and cafe galore Some units in Chelmsford have been empty and unused for a long time. Others get snapped up very quickly with just a short period of inactivity between occupants. So how much would it cost for businesses to fill some of Chelmsford's vacant units and re-energise the city's high street and shopping scenes? The former home of Charles Fish is in a prime position in Chelmsford.
It's currently on the market with Green & Partners for £110,000 per annum. The unit, which is on the corner of the High Street and New London Road, is within stumbling distance of the High Chelmer Shopping Centre..