Car park lighting in East Sussex
Car park lighting is the lighting of parking areas, access roads and footpaths, usually with LED lanterns on columns or wall-mounted floodlights. We cover East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
Car park lighting work in East Sussex
Many car parks around East Sussex still use sodium lanterns on columns that are structurally fine. Swapping just the heads for LED gives whiter, more even light for much less power.
We programme car park works in East Sussex around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.
What's included
- Testing and certification
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
- Dimming and part-night control
- Bollards for footpaths
Guide prices in East Sussex
Typical budgets for East Sussex, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £855 – £1,605 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,850 – £12,850 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in East Sussex
External lighting in East Sussex is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Approved Document L where it applies.
Car park lighting by town in East Sussex
- Car park lighting in Brighton
- Car park lighting in Eastbourne
- Car park lighting in Hastings
- Car park lighting in Hove
- Car park lighting in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Car park lighting in Hailsham
- Car park lighting in Seaford
- Car park lighting in Rottingdean
- Car park lighting in Crowborough
- Car park lighting in Portslade
- Car park lighting in Peacehaven
- Car park lighting in Uckfield
- Car park lighting in Lewes
- Car park lighting in Battle
- Car park lighting in Burwash
- Car park lighting in Forest Row
- Car park lighting in Hartfield
- Car park lighting in Heathfield
- Car park lighting in Icklesham
- Car park lighting in Long Man
- Car park lighting in Mayfield
- Car park lighting in Newhaven
- Car park lighting in Peasmarsh
- Car park lighting in Ringmer
- Car park lighting in Salehurst
- Car park lighting in Wadhurst
- Car park lighting in Westham
Car park lighting FAQs for East Sussex
What energy rules apply to new lighting in East Sussex?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in East Sussex must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in East Sussex?
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.
Can car park lighting be dimmed overnight?
Yes. LED lanterns can be dimmed or switched to a lower level in the small hours, often with presence override.
Can you reuse our existing columns?
Often, yes. If the columns are structurally sound, swapping the heads for LED lanterns is much cheaper than new columns.