Advertisement Consent Oldham

Signs in Oldham that usually need an application

Oldham town centre, around Spindles and Tommyfield Market, has a mix of older buildings and modern units. Restaurants and takeaways there often want illuminated signs, which are among the most common reasons an application is needed. Projecting signs over the pavement and signs on older or listed buildings also tend to need consent.

In Hollinwood and the industrial areas near the M60, the questions are about large signs high on buildings and freestanding signs near roads. Simple, unlit fascias of a modest size often need no application. Our advertisement consent Manchester page covers the general rules.

How we work with you

Oldham is roughly 20 to 25 minutes from our office along the A62, depending on traffic. We visit to measure the building and photograph the frontage and street, then prepare the design, drawings and application remotely, sending each draft to you by email.

You do not need to deal with the planning portal or the council yourself. We handle the submission and any questions from the planning officer.

From survey to sign

What we prepare

• A visual of the sign on your frontage
• Dimensioned drawings showing materials and fixing
• Illumination details for lit signs
• Location and site plans
• The submitted application
• Revised drawings if changes are requested

Restaurant and takeaway signs that get approved

A restaurant sign needs to be seen at night, but how it is lit makes a big difference to the application. A deep box with a bright white face lit from inside is the hardest to justify, particularly near homes. A darker face with only the lettering lit, or individual letters with a soft halo of light behind them, is easier on the street and often easier to get approved, while still clearly visible after dark.

Projecting signs are popular on Oldham’s streets because they catch people walking along the pavement. Their height above the ground and how far they project are part of the application, so we measure carefully on site and show them clearly on the drawings.

On factory buildings, signs that sit within the main face of the building and are sized to be read from the road are usually simpler than signs above the roofline. We show you options on a photo before the drawings are finalised.

Landlord approval is separate. For the sign itself, see illuminated signs and fascia signs, or shop signs Oldham.

If you are opening on a fixed date, start early: several weeks for the decision, then the sign has to be made and fitted. Tell us your date at the start and we will plan backwards from it.

Frequently asked questions

Advertisement consent in Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne, Rochdale and Droylsden

We prepare sign applications in Middleton, Ashton-under-Lyne, Rochdale and Droylsden too. See the Oldham print and signage page for more of what we do.

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