Policy information sourced from the Southwark Local Plan 2022
P39 Shop fronts
Development affecting shop fronts and shop front signage must:
- Ensure the proportion, scale, style, detailing, colour and materials make a positive contribution to the building and its context; and
- Retain and refurbish existing traditional and historic shop fronts and features when located within heritage assets, conservation areas or the setting of heritage assets; and
- Be adequately and appropriately lit for its context; and
- Utilise internal security grilles and security solutions; and
- Retain or provide a shop window if part of a change of use within town centres.
For more information please see the Southwark Local Plan 2022