Lighting Design for Planning Applications

Lighting Designs that Planners Approve of

Lighting is an essential part of the planning process for both residential and commercial developments. At Lumenata, we specialise in providing lighting design and documentation to support planning applications, ensuring that proposals meet all technical, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Our consultancy has extensive experience working with architects, planning consultants, and developers across the UK to prepare lighting strategies that satisfy local authority requirements while maintaining design intent and project feasibility.

Clear, Compliant, and Technically Robust Lighting Strategies

A well-prepared lighting design for planning should:

Demonstrate compliance with local planning policy and environmental guidelines

Assess potential impacts on ecology, neighbouring properties, and dark skies

Show how light levels, spill, and colour temperature are managed responsibly

Include clear layouts, technical data, and photometric calculations

Support a successful planning outcome while aligning with project aesthetics

Proven Expertise in Planning Success

Lumenata has supported numerous projects requiring lighting input for planning approval, including residential developments, leisure parks, commercial premises, and public realm schemes.

Fresh Fuel Bar, Manchester

For Fresh Fuel Bar in Manchester, located directly opposite residential apartments, Lumenata produced an exterior lighting design that kept obtrusive light to an absolute minimum while still giving the venue a safe and attractive frontage. The scheme was supported by a full post-project verification report, demonstrating compliance with local planning requirements and ensuring neighbours were protected from unwanted glare or spill light.

Redby Street, Manchester

At Redby Street School, Lumenata created a welcoming exterior lighting design that supported safe access during darker hours, especially as the gym was intended for use outside standard school times. The scheme provided clear, comfortable illumination without unnecessary brightness, helping the school meet planning expectations while improving usability and security for the wider community.

TESCO Store, Carmathenshire

For a Tesco convenience store, Lumenata delivered a fully compliant exterior lighting strategy that minimised light spill into nearby residential properties. The design balanced visibility, safety and corporate presentation while ensuring strict adherence to planning guidelines. This careful approach allowed Tesco to operate effectively on a constrained site without causing disturbance to neighbouring homes.