CL9 — Existing Buildings – Extensions and Modifications.

The Council will require extensions and modificatio original building, to allow the form of the original bu the character and integrity of the original building, o To deliver this the Council will resist proposals for e a. the extension would extend rearward beyond the neighbouring extensions; b. the extension would rise above the general heig to or above the original main eaves or parapet; c. the extension would spoil or disrupt the even rhy d. the detailed design of the addition, including the fenestration or the external materials and finishes, building; e. the extension would breach the established fron f. an important or historic gap or view would be blo g. the architectural symmetry of a building, terrace nishes, detailed design, proportions or aps and a sense of garden openness. ay also be distinguished architecturally. Where, ardens, these elevations may be of as much vations of buildings are generally subordinate to ty and harmony which makes them attractive. have an unfortunate effect in closing an important herwise symmetrical elevation of a terrace, sidential extension in the borough. They are be located with this principle in mind. It is important of the borough and therefore their location in impact on neighbouring properties, their size and red. e potential to cause harm, especially if they are the building or their cumulative impact detracts lding. Conversely, if handled in a careful and ntial to result in an improvement to the quality and may include changes to windows or glazing s and other architectural details; front walls; trance doors; the repair or replacement of stucco; uldings and the rendering or painting of a brick- d Modifications ons to existing buildings to be subordinate to the uilding to be clearly understood, and to reinforce or group of buildings. extensions if: e existing general rear building line of any ght of neighbouring and nearby extensions, or rise ythm of rear additions; e location or proportions or dimensions of would not be in character with the existing nt building line; ocked or diminished; or group of buildings would be impaired; h. the original architectural features on a formal fla i. access to the rear of the property or of those adjo j. a conservatory is proposed to be located at roof l corner site. Shopfronts 22.3.82 Shopfronts111 within the borough play a k character of our high streets and shoppin examples of shopfront design ranging fro the careful restoration of some of these e highly valued built heritage, particular em design for all shopfronts, be they of tradi ensure they are inclusive for all. 22.3.83 In old buildings, the original fascia and p shopfront are often integral to the charac 22.3.84 Modern shopfronts are often temporary s retail demands. It is important that transi a building to achieve short-term requirem in with the age and character of the build 22.3.85 Open shopfronts can break up the contin gaps in a shopping parade. The creation space between the buildings. The facade and its character; the sudden appearanc gap in the shopping parade, so that the s left visually unsupported, the vertical ele 22.3.86 The under-use of the upper floors of reta event that they are not required for retail residential or office use. It is thus importa unless this is to bring the upper floors int more viable retail unit. New independent functionality of the retail use. 22.3.87 It is important to control blinds and awnin prominent, they can detract from the app the street scene. 22.3.88 Security shutters to shop fronts can prev create a deadening effect that many peo undermining the vitality and attractivenes 111 Shopfronts refer to ground floor entrances of class A typically found within town centres and shopping parade ank elevation would be obscured; oining would be lost or reduced; level, significantly above garden level or on a key part in establishing and defining the visual ng parades. The borough has many fine om the mid-19th Century through to today. While early examples is important for maintaining our mphasis is placed on ensuring high standards of itional, modern or contemporary style and to pilasters or columns which form the frame of the cter of the building. street features adapting constantly to changing ient retail fashions do not disrupt the character of ments. House styles may have to be adapted to fit ding in which the shopfront is situated. nuity of a street frontage and leave undesirable n of an open shopfront affects the form of the es present an envelope which defines the space ce of a large opening within the envelope leaves a space itself is altered. The facade above is also ements resting uncomfortably on a void. ail premises is of concern to the Council. In the l purposes, a separate access will be needed for ant to prevent the removal of separate access to active retail use, making the unit as a whole a t access arrangements must not undermine the ngs because, if poorly designed or overpearance of buildings and be obtrusive features in vent light from spilling into the street at night, and ople feel creates a threatening environment, ss of areas with shops out of hours.

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