We have introduced special rules, known as Article 4 Direction in the area of Sandside and Quay Street, Scarborough.
The effect of the direction is that planning permission is needed for a change in the colour of any building within the designated area. The reason for introducing this is that we consider the colour of buildings in this area to be critical in order to achieve a more sophisticated image and to preserve and enhance its historical character. Developing a more sophisticated image will help in the regeneration of the area.
If you wish to change the colour of your building you will need to apply for planning permission.
Changing the colour of the building includes changes to the masonry, shop fronts, doors and windows. In order to help property owners develop appropriate colour schemes, the following palette of colours is recommended by us.
The colours are taken from the British standard 4800 range - you should quote the reference number rather than the colour name since different manufacturers chose different names for their colours.
Masonry
Masonry paints should be smooth (not textured) with a flat matt finish - gloss masonry finishes are not appropriate in conservation areas. On a historic building such as a listed building the paint should be breathable.
Features such as string courses, architraves and copings may be picked out in different colours which should be chosen to provide a subtle contrast.
| BS Number | Colour |
|---|---|
| 08B15 | Magnolia |
| 08B17 | Vellum |
| 10B15 | Gardenia |
| 08C31 | Buttermilk |
| 10C31 | Cream |
Shop fronts and panelled doors
Traditionally panelled doors and shop fronts were carried out in rich, full-bodied colours. The following are particularly suitable for these locations.
| BS Number | Colour |
|---|---|
| 00A13 | Condor Grey |
| 10A11 | Storm Grey |
| 08B25 | Beaver |
| 08B29 | Peat |
| 10B15 | Conservation white |
| 10B25 | Lizard |
| 12B25 | Alpine green |
| 12B29 | Amazon |
| 18B29 | Graphite |
| 06C39 | Bronze |
| 08C39 | Saddle |
| 10C30 | Bulrush |
| 12C39 | Olive |
| 14C39 | Empire green |
| 18C39 | Azure |
| 20C40 | Midnight blue |
| 04D45 | Cherry |
| 00E53 | Black |
Windows and door frames
Windows and door frames should be painted off-white. In some 19th-century buildings, the sash box was picked out in a darker colour - this should be chosen from the list of colours for panelled doors.
| BS Number | Colour |
|---|---|
| 10B15 | Conservation white |
08 Schedule and map Sandside and Quay Street 2005 (pdf / 329 KB)