Question 3.12

12 of 13 in Place Making

Objective

To ensure that the development's lighting scheme is as energy efficient as possible and minimises light pollution.

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

What steps have been taken to ensure that the development lighting scheme (street lighting, way marking and security lighting – including those on buildings) has been designed to minimise light pollution and be energy efficient)

Targets and Justification

Best
As good practise plus: some lighting elements powered by renewable power sources; zero upwards transmission
Good
Lighting columns, timers, duration, illumination patterns varied according to the different lighting requirements of different locations within the site, with energy efficient bulbs used in each type
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.