Advertisement Consent Chorlton

Signs on Chorlton’s high streets

Chorlton’s shopping streets are made up largely of older buildings, many converted into independent cafes, bars and shops. The character of these streets is a big part of their appeal, and the council considers how a new sign fits the building and the street. Illuminated signs, projecting and hanging signs, and anything high or large are the most likely to need consent.

A modest non-illuminated fascia may need no application at all. The important thing is to know before the sign is made. Our advertisement consent Manchester page explains how the rules work in general.

Survey and remote working

We visit to measure the frontage and photograph the building and its neighbours, because the drawings must be accurate. Chorlton is roughly 25 to 35 minutes from our M8 office through the city centre, depending on traffic. The design and application are then handled by email and phone, with every draft sent to you to check.

How the application is handled

What we prepare

• A visual of the sign on your frontage
• Front and side drawings with sizes, materials and fixing
• Lighting details for any illuminated sign
• Location and site plans
• The submitted application
• Revisions if the council asks for changes

Lighting a sign on an older building

Many Chorlton businesses trade into the evening and want their sign seen after dark. How it is lit makes a big difference to the application. A large internally lit box can look heavy on an older shopfront, while individual letters lit softly from above, or a painted fascia with small lights, often sits better and is more likely to be accepted.

Hanging signs are popular on these streets and can be lit too. Their height above the pavement and how far they project are part of the application, so we measure carefully and show them clearly on the drawings.

Landlord permission is separate from council consent. For the sign itself, see illuminated signs and fascia signs, or shop signs Chorlton.

Timing is worth planning. The council needs several weeks to decide and the sign can only be made after consent arrives, so the earlier the application goes in, the more likely the sign is up for your opening. Tell us your opening date when you first get in touch and we will plan the survey and drawings around it.

It also helps to send a few photos of the frontage before the survey, taken from across the street, so we can spot anything that affects the design early.

Frequently asked questions

Sign applications in Stretford, Sale and Altrincham

We prepare advertisement consent applications in Stretford, Sale and Altrincham as well. See the Chorlton print and signage page for our other local services.

Planning your sign? Call 0161 315 1151, WhatsApp 07737 902425 or use the quote form.