Supplementary Planning Documents

The Shopfront Design Guide SPD was adopted on 12 July 2022. The SPD provides broad design principles for shopfronts, as well as a detailed analysis of the separate design elements which make up a shopfront.  This includes advice and guidance on such matters as signage, illumination, colour, materials, pilaster, console brackets, and stall riser windows.

Please see the following documents for more information: 

• Shopfront Design Guide (PDF, 7 MB)(opens new window)
• Shopfront Design Guide SPD Adoption Statement (OpenDocument text, 67 KB)(opens new window)
• Shopfront Design Guide SPD Consultation Statement (OpenDocument text, 984 KB)(opens new window)
• Strategic Environmental Assessment screening report: Shopfront Design Guide (PDF, 256 KB)(opens new window)
• Habitats Regulation Assessment: Shopfront Design Guide (PDF, 202 KB)(opens new window)