Bradford Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document
The Bradford Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted by the Council on Thursday, 5 March 2026.
The SPD sets out best practice for the design of shopfronts, signage and security measures across the Bradford district. It promotes good design and positive change. The design principles and guidance set out in this document are applicable to the city and town centres as well as local shopping parades and other locations across the district.
The guide is intended to be user-friendly and simple to use by all parties who have an involvement in the design and implementation of shopfronts, including business owners, architects, designers and fitters, planners and other stakeholders.
The guide and supporting documents can be accessed using the links below:
- Bradford Shopfront Design Guide SPD (2026) (PDF 7 Mb)
- Adoption Statement (PDF)
- Statement of Consultation (PDF)
Reference copies of the above documents are available in the main deposit locations across the District.
Please note that the Shopfront Design Guide SPD (2007) and A Shop Keepers Guide to Securing their Premises SPD (2012) were formally revoked on 5 March 2026 and no longer form a material consideration in the determination of planning applications. Please contact the Local Plan team if archive copies of these documents are required.
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Bradford Shopfront Design Guide SPD (2026) | 7 Mb |
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Shopfront Design Guide SPD - Adoption Statement | 246 Kb |
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Shopfront Design Guide SPD - Statement of Consultation | 265 Kb |
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Revocation Statement - Shopfront Design Guide SPD 2007 | 217 Kb |
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Revocation Statement - Shop Keepers Guide SPD 2012 | 218 Kb |
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