Architectural and facade lighting in Derbyshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield and High Peak.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Derbyshire
Facade lighting in Derbyshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Glare and light-spill control
- Landscape and path bollards
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Derbyshire
Typical budgets for Derbyshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £195 – £490 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £785 – £1,470 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £295 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £1,950 – £4,900 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Derbyshire
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
Towns we cover in Derbyshire
- Derby
- Chesterfield
- High Peak
- Long Eaton
- Ilkeston
- Swadlincote
- Staveley
- Belper
- Heanor
- Alfreton
- Dronfield
- Ripley
- Buxton
- New Mills
- Glossop
- Sinfin
- Aston
- Bakewell
- Bolsover
- Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Clay Cross
- Draycott
- Eckington
- Grindleford
- Hilton
- King Sterndale
- Matlock Bath
- Mickleover
- Osmaston
- Overseal
- Swarkestone
- Wingerworth
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Derbyshire
Which towns in Derbyshire do you cover?
All of Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield and High Peak. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Derbyshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Derbyshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Do I need planning permission for facade lighting?
Sometimes, particularly in conservation areas or where lighting is prominent. Check with your local planning authority before installing.