Policy information sourced from Camden Local Plan
D3 Shopfronts
The Council will expect a high standard of design in new and altered shopfronts, canopies, blinds, security measures and other features.
When determining proposals for shopfront development the Council will consider:
- the design of the shopfront or feature, including its details and materials;
- the existing character, architectural and historic merit and design of the building and its shopfront;
- the relationship between the shopfront and the upper floors of the building and surrounding properties, including the relationship between the shopfront and any forecourt or lightwell;
- the general characteristics of shopfronts in the area;
- community safety and the contribution made by shopfronts to natural surveillance; and
- the degree of accessibility.
The Council will resist the removal of shop windows without a suitable replacement and will ensure that where shop, service, food, drink and entertainment uses are lost, a shop window and visual display is maintained.
Where an original shopfront of architectural or historic value survives, in whole or in substantial part, there will be a presumption in favour of its retention. Where a new shopfront forms part of a group where original shop fronts survive, its design should complement their quality and character.
For more information please see the Local Plan