Policy information sourced from the Haringey Development Management Plan
DM8: Shopfronts, Signs and On-Street Dining
Shopfronts
- The Council will require 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:
- The Council will seek the retention of traditional shopfronts of distinctive character contributing to the visual, architectural or historic quality of the local townscape;
- Replacement shopfronts should conserve original materials as far as possible;
- The alteration or replacement of an existing shopfront or a new shopfront must allow for easy access by all members of the community;
- The Council will not support shopfront canopies fixed in the ‘down’ position. Retractable shopfront canopies may be acceptable where they are of an appropriate design and maintain sufficient clearance; and
- Security shutters should be open mesh and, wherever possible, be located internally.
Signage
- Where required, the Council will grant consent for shopfront signage, including illuminated fascia signs and free-standing display panels, where they contribute to an attractive environment and do not:
- Cause a public safety hazard;
- Contribute to clutter or a loss of amenity; or
- Adversely impact the character or appearance of a conservation area.
On-street dining
- Proposals for on-street/forecourt dining must demonstrate the suitability of the proposed location and should:
- Be integral and functionally related to the business;
- Be distinct from the pavement space and provide sufficient space to not obstruct it; and
- Be composed solely of moveable furniture.
For more information please see the Haringey Development Management Plan