Policy information sourced from the Epping Forest District Local Plan 2011-2033

DM14 Shopfronts and On Street Dining

Shopfronts

  • The Council requires shopfronts, including their signs, security shutters and canopies, to be designed to a high standard and contribute to a safe and attractive environment. In particular:
    1. the Council will seek the retention of traditional shopfronts which contribute to the visual, architectural or historic quality of the local townscape;
    2. replacement shopfronts should relate positively to the host building and conserve historic materials and features as far as possible. Opportunities to restore lost character should be taken where appropriate;
    3. shopfronts should protect, and where possible, enhance the historic character of heritage assets and their settings;
    4. the alteration or replacement of an existing shopfront or the development of a new shopfront must allow for easy access by all members of the community; and
    5. security shutters must be open mesh and, wherever possible, be located internally.

On Street Dining

  • Proposals for on street or forecourt dining facilities must demonstrate the suitability of the proposed location having regard to the proximity of residential development and should:
    1. be integral and functionally related to the business; and
    2. provide sufficient space to not obstruct the pavement and not create a permanent enclosure.

For more information please see the Epping Forest District Local Plan 2011-2033