Decision details

Shopfront SPD - Approval for Consultation

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for HGGT and Planning

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder approved the Draft Shopfront Design Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (as set out in Appendix A to the report), for consultation under Section 12(b) of The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended). 

Reasons for the decision:

To approve the Draft Shopfront Design Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for consultation for a minimum period of four weeks under Regulation 12 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

 

To meet the legal requirements of developing and adopting a Supplementary 

Planning Document (SPD).

Alternative options considered:

Do not prepare a Supplementary Planning Document for Shopfront Design which would continue to negatively impact the character of the town’s retail areas, specifically those areas with historic frontages as well as the appearance and attractiveness of the public realm.

Publication date: 03/10/2024

Date of decision: 03/10/2024

Effective from: 11/10/2024

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