Architectural and facade lighting in West Yorkshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield.
Architectural and facade lighting work in West Yorkshire
Facade lighting in West Yorkshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Glare and light-spill control
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
Guide prices in West Yorkshire
Typical budgets for West Yorkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £195 – £485 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £775 – £1,455 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £290 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £1,950 – £4,850 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in West Yorkshire
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 West Yorkshire
- Leeds
- Bradford
- Huddersfield
- Wakefield
- Halifax
- Dewsbury
- Morley
- Keighley
- Castleford
- Pontefract
- Batley
- Yeadon
- Brighouse
- Shipley
- Cleckheaton
- Pudsey
- Lofthouse
- Ossett
- Guiseley
- Liversedge
- Horsforth
- South Elmsall
- Mirfield
- Chapel Allerton
- Heckmondwike
- Bingley
- Kippax
- Baildon
- Elland
- Boston Spa
- Crigglestone
- Featherstone
- Harewood
- Hebden Royd
- Holme
- Ilkley
- Kirkburton
- Micklefield
- Normanton
- North Elmsall
- Otley
- Rothwell
- Steeton
- Todmorden
- Wetherby
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for West Yorkshire
Which fire safety law applies in West Yorkshire?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Which towns in West Yorkshire do you cover?
All of West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.