Policy information sourced from the Waltham Forest Local Plan

45 Shopfronts and Signage

Permission will be granted for new shop fronts and signs which comply with all of the following:

A. The design is related to the scale, proportion and appearance of the host building and respects the character of the area or parade where the proposal is located;

B. The design is in-keeping with standards for the local area or parade as being promoted under relevant shopfront improvement schemes;

C. The design retains and/or where practicable provides a separate entrance to upper floor accommodation (where this is separate from the ground floor use);

D. Principal entrances to upper floor accommodation avoid the rear of buildings, where practicable, as this can give rise to personal safety and security issues;

E. The design incorporates measures to improve or maintain access for all users; and

F. An appropriately designed shutter is provided (where necessary).

Applicants should note that there are additional controls relating to advertisements and signs in Conservation Areas.