Architectural and facade lighting in Tyne and Wear
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Tyne and Wear
Facade lighting in Tyne and Wear works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Facade washing and grazing
- Landscape and path bollards
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £190 – £475 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £760 – £1,425 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £1,900 – £4,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Blaydon
- Brunswick
- Byker
- Castletown
- Longbenton
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Tyne and Wear
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Tyne and Wear?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Tyne and Wear must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in Tyne and Wear?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.