Policy information sourced from the Kensington and Chelsea Local Plan

CL10 Shopfronts

The Council will require shopfronts to relate well to the buildings above and to either side to provide an attractive setting for the display of goods and to drive up the quality of the area.

To deliver this the Council will:

  • require alterations to existing shopfronts to preserve those elements that contribute to their traditional character, such as corbels, part-glazed doors, fascia, glazing bars, pilasters, and stallrisers, awnings and blinds;
  • require new, and alterations to existing, shopfronts to:
    • respect the building’s original framework;
    • have a positive visual impact on the appearance of the building or streetscene;
    • respect the character of the building in relation to siting and design of awnings and blinds;
    • be inclusive for all;
    • maintain existing independent access to upper floor accommodation;
  • require, where shop units are combined, new shopfronts and signage to be installed within the original surrounds and not to obscure them;
  • resist new shopfronts that would involve the removal of existing separate access to residential accommodation;
  • resist open shopfronts;
  • resist external security shutters that have a solid appearance.

For more information please see the Kensington and Chelsea Local Plan