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Do you want to alter your shopfront? A well-designed shopfront can improve the aesthetic of a building and its surroundings, and it may have an impact on the success of a business by increasing the attractiveness of a shop to customers. So let’s look at our services for the shopfront together.
How will a shopfront design affect my business?
The appearance of a shopfront can increase the attractiveness of a shop by giving a professional look to a business.
The look, materials, colours, rhythm, proportion and age of the building all contribute to its character. Our shopfront designs also compliment the building’s and the surrounding area’s character. As a result, the design of your shopfront might be “traditional or modern”, depending on the character of the context.
On the other hand, shopfronts are especially essential in town centres because they add value to the character and look of the area such as conservation areas. In contrast, insensitive shopfronts might decrease this value with a bad appearance of buildings.
What are the key elements of a shop front?
- Fascia
- Signage
- Canopies, Awnings or Blinds
- Shutters or Grilles
- Clerestorey
- Stallrisers etc…
Do I need planning permission for altering my shopfront?
Changes to your shopfront that significantly affect the look of the business might require planning permission. For example, changing doors and windows (materially change) is likely to impact the exterior of the property, therefore might require permission.
If your property is a listed building, any changes to the interior or exterior will require listed building consent, therefore you need to submit a planning application for a listed building.
If you are thinking of improving or replacing your shopfront, we can help you. Share your business details with us now!
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DISCLAIMER: There are numerous caveats and restrictions. Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations. A comprehensive review would be required for certainty. The information contained on this website is for general information purposes only.
Please contact us for further information and a more detailed assessment. If you are in any doubt, you should contact your Local Authority before undertaking any work. Whilst we endeavour to keep the information up to date and detailed, Se & Se Consultancy Ltd. makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy with respect to information of any kind without a detailed assessment and/or Local Authority confirmation.
Se & Se Consultancy Ltd. 2022 |
Planning and Architectural Specialists
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