Advertisement Consent Leigh

Leigh buildings and how signs are judged

Leigh has a mix that makes signage decisions interesting. The town centre has traditional shopfronts and modern units around Spinning Gate. Leigh Spinners Mill is a large historic mill building, and signs on a building with that kind of character are looked at carefully. Out along the A580, logistics and trade buildings want big, clear signs readable from a fast road.

In general, signs that are illuminated, project from the wall, sit high up or are unusually large are the ones that need an application, while modest unlit fascias often do not. Our advertisement consent Manchester page covers the rules in more detail.

How we work with Leigh clients

One site visit gives us what we need: measurements of the frontage, photographs of the building and street, and notes on anything nearby that matters, such as other signs or historic buildings. Leigh is roughly 35 to 45 minutes from our office along the A580, depending on traffic. Everything after that happens by email and phone.

Five stages

Deliverables

• A photo-based visual of the proposed sign
• Dimensioned drawings with materials and colours
• Lighting type and brightness details
• Location and site plans
• The submitted application
• Amended drawings if the officer asks

Signs on a historic mill and on the East Lancs Road

For a business in a historic building, the best signs usually work with the building rather than against it: modest boards or individual letters near the entrance, non-illuminated or softly lit, fixed into mortar joints rather than the face of old brick so they can be removed later without scarring. Where a building is listed, listed building consent may also be needed, and we prepare the drawings with that in mind.

On the A580, the questions are different: how big a sign needs to be to be read at speed, how bright it should be at night, and whether a freestanding sign by the entrance is placed where it will not distract drivers. A well-sized, sensibly lit sign is still easy to read and far more likely to be accepted than the largest possible one.

Landlord or mill management approval is separate and often required. For the signs themselves, see fascia signs and illuminated signs, or shop signs Leigh.

Frequently asked questions

Also helping in Bolton, Eccles and Salford

We handle advertisement consent in Bolton, Eccles and Salford too. More of what we do locally is on the Leigh print and signage page.

Start the conversation on 0161 315 1151, by WhatsApp on 07737 902425, or through the quote form.