Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document consultation (phase two)
Following on from our initial consultation last year (October to December 2023), we wanted your views on the amended Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which sets out guidance to promote good shopfront design, restoration, and refurbishment.
Consultation outcome
A delegated decision to adopt the Shopfront Design Guide SPD was made by our Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economy and Partnerships, on 25 November 2024.
You can find the newly adopted SPD, Notice of Adoption and Schedule of Changes following the two rounds of consultation on our Development Plan supporting documents web page.
Background
We are passionate about our heritage in County Durham and this draft SPD sets out guidance to promote good shopfront design, restoration, and refurbishment especially for historic buildings and in conservation areas. It supports a range of policies in the County Durham Plan (CDP) which provides a framework for new planning developments and helps to assess planning applications.
What the SPD includes
It covers:
- principles to ensure good design and how best to incorporate signage including corporate logos, canopies, lighting, maintenance and security
- key elements of shopfront design
- advice on planning requirements
Have your say
The closing date for comments was 5.00pm on Sunday 14 July 2024.
- Email strategyanddelivery@durham.gov.uk
- Telephone 03000 263 967
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