Application for street Kiosk (s ) to Camden Council October 2020                                        GEORGIA FULLER
by Georgia Fuller 'THE DUCHESS OF CANDLES'                                                                          'THE DUCHESS OF CANDLES'
     								                                           79 A HIGH STREET,
											WEST WICKHAM,
											KENT, BR4 0LS.

Dear Planning Team,
Area- Whitfield Gardens Area next to 'Cafe Nero' - 79 Tottencourt Road, Fitzrovia W1T 4 TB or next 'Startbucks' -West End Project.
I am writing for pre-planning advice, as i would like to apply for a planning to rent a pitch which will have a 
a fixed wooden kiosk / lodge. I have been trading as 'The Duchess of Candles' in London for the past 5 years, from Covent Garden Jubilee Market, Southbank winter trade, leicester Square Christmas Market & Winter Wonderland. 
In all the Christmas markets, i traded from a wooden Lodge, which really worked for passing trade to take my work seriously as a business and Gift store. I am a bespoke Eco Soy Scented Candlemaker with a special twist. I hand pour the wax into Antique teacups. These are presented with the matching saucers and teaplates, which look truely beautiful. I artist paint all the description labels which state the price, safety information and the history of the cup aswell as the scent details. In turn, each cup & saucer is carefully wrapped in a gift box for the customer to gift my handmade product to a friend or loved one.
I trained and worked as a Designer & Art Director at the BBC and Freelance for many years so i have much experience to bring a new and unique Business to this area, should i be successful. I am proud of the exciting set that i create in my shop front , which really 'wows' the customer and at the same time they can view a snapshot of history as each cup is from specific eras ( fashion ) i have 1860s upto 1970s. I also write Personalised messages on the labels as requested and this is a unique on the spot service.
I hand paint the shop signs as it is part of this Artistic look & it ties in with the fact my teacups are recycled & Vegan. But at the same time they are created into a new product which is Fresh and different !
I am aware that our shopping experience is changing, as many people shop online. Here the customer can browse with 'village community' and touch and smell the candles to have a full shopping experience. I have developed a very wide worldwide customer base of Tourists who particularly come to visit to add to their collection, from Kuwait, Dubai, Israel, Italy, America , Canada and many more. I need an outlet which is more universal and can be open everyday. Here this can be central for customers to visit. Also in this area i can discover new customers and bring my own customers try shopping in Tottenham Court Road. I have also a base of English Customers who enjoy my products and they particulary like my Great affordable prices !
yours sincerely,
Georgia Fuller