Lighting controls in Nottinghamshire
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop.
Lighting controls work in Nottinghamshire
In Nottinghamshire buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Nottinghamshire with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
Guide prices in Nottinghamshire
Typical budgets for Nottinghamshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £60 – £120 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £685 – £1,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham
- Mansfield
- Worksop
- Newark on Trent
- Arnold
- West Bridgford
- Sutton in Ashfield
- Hucknall
- Kirkby in Ashfield
- Retford
- Eastwood
- Mansfield Woodhouse
- Basford
- Beeston
- Bingham
- Carlton
- Carlton in Lindrick
- Clifton
- Clumber and Hardwick
- Cotgrave
- Everton
- Greasley
- Lowdham
- North Muskham
- Ompton
- Rainworth
- Southwell
- Warsop
Lighting controls FAQs for Nottinghamshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Nottinghamshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Nottinghamshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Nottinghamshire do you cover?
All of Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How much do lighting controls save?
Controls save energy only when they reduce output or hours. In meeting rooms, toilets, stores and aisles that are often empty, the saving can be large; in a busy open-plan office less so.
What do sensors cost?
As a budget, a basic presence sensor costs about £40–£80 installed, a daylight sensor £60–£120, and DALI control around £50–£150 per luminaire on top of the fitting, excluding VAT.