Policy information sourced from Enfield Development Managament Document (DMD)

DMD 40 Ground Floor Frontages

Development involving the creation of new, or alterations to existing ground floor frontages outside of designated industrial areas will only be permitted if all of the following criteria are met:

  • The frontage maintains visual interest within the street;
  • The frontages respect the rhythm, style and proportions of the building/group of buildings of which they form a part, avoiding damage to existing pilasters, capitals and other significant features, and where possible reinstating lost features important to the character of the street or building;
  • No more than 10% of the glazed area is obscured at any time, and a window display is included and maintained at all times to the reasonable satisfaction of the Council. Window displays should be lit at night using dedicated energy efficient fittings;
  • Any security shutters proposed are internally mounted, located behind the fascia and visually permeable; and
  • The street number is displayed within the frontage.

This policy should be read in conjunction with Core Strategy Policy 30.

For more information please see the Development Managament Document (DMD)