Most of Clitheroe Town Centre is a designated Conservation Area and therefore has additional protection by Ribble Valley Borough Council because of its special architectural and historic interest.This guidance has been produced by Clitheroe Civic Society as a practical guide for shop owners and tenants who are considering improvements or repairs to existing shopfronts or when designing new shopfronts.
Clitheroe has a wide range of specialist shops, with many attractive and well-preserved traditional shopfronts. These shopfronts are a huge asset to the town and contribute to the character and special interest of the Clitheroe Conservation Area.
Good design is a local planning requirement for shopfronts in the Clitheroe Conservation Area, and this guidance will help shop owners and tenants comply with those requirements to ensure the conservation area maintains its special historic interest and character. A well-designed shopfront can make premises look more attractive and contributes to creating an interesting town centre that will help draw in new business.
