B4.6.1 Street lighting provision

Code: C4.42

All streets must be provided with appropriate street lighting that is evenly distributed, unless otherwise agreed with Wakefield Council. Lighting fixtures must not be positioned where they could obstruct pedestrian or cycle movement, and must ideally be located at the back of the footway to minimise any impact on movement and maintain the street’s visual amenity. In environmentally sensitive areas, lighting design must balance safety with ecology, by following Code C2.3.

Code: C4.43

Street lighting must meet the British Standard 5489:2020 “Design of road lighting-Lighting of roads and public amenity areas. Code of practice” and the European Standard CEN/TR 13201.

Lighting for unadopted roads must prioritise safety and functionality. It is strongly encouraged that lighting for non-adopted streets also refers to the above guidance.

A wayfinding sign with low level safety bollards on a pedestrianised street outside a well-lit building.

Figure 121: Shows Wakefield Westgate Station, where well-distributed lighting creates a safe and welcoming environment (Code: C4.42)

A night-time view looking towards the Millennium Bridge over the River Aire with metal railing and grass embankment in the foreground.

Figure 122: Shows feature lighting at the Millennium Bridge, Castleford (Code: C4.43)