Lighting Classification Applied to Footways and Cycleways - Find a freedom of information request

I am requesting information on the lighting classification applied to footways and cycleways in your administrative area.



Could you please provide:



1) The lighting classes (eg P1, P2, P3, C4, etc.) used for footways within your administrative area, specifying if these differ for:

- Primary footways (high-footfall areas such as city centres, high streets, or transport hubs).

- Secondary footways (medium footfall, e.g. residential and suburban streets).

- Tertiary footways (low footfall areas such as cul-de-sacs, alleyways, or rural paths).



2) The lighting class used for cycleways, particularly where they are:

- Dedicated cycleways (physically separated from roads and footways).

- Shared footway/cycleway routes.



3) If different lighting classes are applied depending on location (urban vs rural), please provide a breakdown.



4) Any internal policies, guidance, or strategy documents that define or inform how lighting classes are selected for footways and cycleways.

1.  Lighting classes for footways are selected in accordance with BS5489-1:2020 Annex A Table A.5
2.  Lighting classes for footways are selected in accordance with BS5489-1:2020 Annex A Table A.5 & ILP PLG23 Lighting for Cycling Infrastructure
3. Lighting classes are selected in accordance with the location's environmental zone, and a suitable lighting class from BS5489-1:2020 Annex A Table A.5 selected
4. LCC Street Lighting Policy is to design lighting in accordance with BS5489-1:2020 and BSEN13201-2:2015.