Space Station Self Storage, which was founded in England in 1983 and now has over 9,000 self storage units across its facilities, has riled up residents of a row in a Doncaster, England village.
What has them upset is the company’s plans to erect a lighted, 9x2 meter sign on the still under-construction property on Doncaster Road, Kirk Sandall. For comparison, that's about 30’ x 2.5’.
In their application, Space Station says the freestanding “totem sign” will include various illuminated "lightbox" and “fret cut lettering building mounted signage” and includes the firm’s elephant logo.
Residents have weighed in with the following remarks:
- “I wish to register my objection to this planning application on the grounds of excessive light pollution in this area.”
- “There are currently numerous lit signs already on the building to provide sufficient advertising and direction.”
- “The proposed signage...will not fit in with the character of the local area.”
- “The local area is primarily a residential area opposite the site... excessive [lighting] will shine directly into the windows of the properties close by.”
- “I think a sign that size is far too big as the building itself is the biggest advertisement there is. The increase in light pollution from the building...”
- "We can’t let this happen. That bloody building is a give away. You don’t need a great big sign. Horrendous.”
- “It will surely affect the whole neighborhood if this goes ahead. Feel sorry for those directly opposite it.”
A parish council meeting will be held to discuss the project.