Policy information sourced from the Woking Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (DPD).

DM19: Shopfronts

Proposals for new and replacement shopfronts will be permitted where they pay regard to the guidance set out in the Woking Design SPD on Shopfronts in terms of character, proportion, materiality, lighting and security; and:

  1. they do not adversely affect pedestrian or highway safety;
  2. they would preserve or enhance heritage assets having regard to design and materials of the building and adjoining shops, including any traditional or original features that should be retained;
  3. they are designed to allow equal access for all users; and
  4. they do not detrimentally affect the amenity of neighbouring occupiers.

In Conservation Areas and on heritage assets, where traditional shopfronts are important, new shopfronts should be of a traditional format and reflect the character of the building and/or the area.

For more information please see the Development Plan Document