Work out signage area allowance instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Signage entitlement is usually granted as an area per metre of building frontage, subject to an absolute cap. Which of the two governs depends on how wide the frontage is, and the practical question for a tenant is the area available per sign once the total is divided across the fascia, projecting and directional signs.
Permitted signage
Area = min(frontage x allowance per metre, absolute maximum)
Preliminary estimate only. Signage entitlement is set by local planning and advertisement control regulations and must be confirmed with the authority.
Area = min(frontage x allowance per metre, absolute maximum). Signage entitlement is usually granted as an area per metre of building frontage, subject to an absolute cap.
Often yes. Many authorities restrict illuminated area, luminance and hours of operation separately from total area, particularly near residential property.
This calculator takes 4 inputs: Building frontage, Signage allowance per metre of frontage, Maximum permitted signage area, Number of signs. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic worked example — replace them with your own site or project figures.