A five-house development within rural Buckinghamshire required an extensive external lighting report for the planning permission. The development is located within a relatively dark sky rural zone, which means that absolute minimal lighting impact was essential, especially for the suspected migratory bats in the area.
SKR were appointed by Lucy Homes and immediately undertook a desktop virtual lighting survey of the area, with assessment of how the land is currently used, and the surrounding buildings. SKR discussed the requirements for the development project with architects Paul Southouse Architects, ecologists Ethos Environmental Planning and landscape architects Artemis.
We provided a sensitive lighting design to give a simple, cost-effective lighting plan for each dwelling, as well as a solution for the communal drive. It specifies precise and efficient lighting equipment, designed for minimal impact on the dark rural zone setting. The lighting scheme is energy efficient, sustainable, and cost effective – and it will be easy for homeowners to maintain into the future.