Advertisement Consent Bury

Bury signs and the council

Bury town centre has older buildings around the market and the main streets, as well as modern shopping areas like The Rock. On older buildings, the council looks at how a sign suits the frontage. In newer centres, landlords often have their own sign rules on top of anything the council needs.

Lit signs, projecting signs and anything high or large are the most likely to need an application. Simple non-illuminated fascias often do not. We check which applies before the sign is made. Our advertisement consent Manchester page explains the general rules.

How we help Bury businesses

We come out to measure the building and photograph the frontage and street. Bury is roughly 25 to 35 minutes straight up Bury New Road from our office, depending on traffic. After the visit, the drawings and application are prepared remotely and sent to you to check.

The application step by step

What we prepare

• A visual of the sign on your building
• Front and side drawings with sizes and materials
• Lighting details for illuminated signs
• Location and site plans
• The submitted application
• Updated drawings if the council asks for changes

Choosing a sign that suits the building

The quickest route to consent is often a sign designed to fit the building from the start. On an older Bury shopfront, that might mean individual letters on a painted fascia with soft lighting from above, rather than a deep internally lit box. On a modern unit, it might mean keeping illuminated letters within the fascia zone rather than higher up the wall.

We show you the options on a photo of your actual frontage, so you can see how each looks before the drawings are fixed. That way the sign you apply for is one you are happy with, and one that has a fair chance of approval.

Landlord approval is a separate step, and many leases require it. For the sign itself, see fascia signs and illuminated signs, or shop signs Bury.

Opening dates matter here. The council needs time to decide and the sign can only be made after consent is granted, so start early if your shop or office has a fixed opening day. Tell us the date when you first get in touch and we will plan the survey and drawings to give the application as much time as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Advertisement consent around Bury

We prepare sign applications in Prestwich, Heywood, Bolton and Rochdale too. Our other local services are on the Bury print and signage page.

Planning a new sign? Ring 0161 315 1151, WhatsApp 07737 902425 or start with our quote form.