Policy information sourced from Twickenham Area Action Plan
Principles 5: Principles for Lighting
- Street lighting will be designed to create a safe and attractive environment for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians;
- Street columns should be designed to complement the character of the area and could be designed to hold advertising (in commercial streets), flower baskets or flags to allow for promotion of the town and events;
- Street lighting may be fixed to buildings if appropriate and if lighting is already attached to buildings retaining this approach will be considered for any replacement lighting;
- Feature lighting which includes architectural lighting of buildings and structures such as bridges or street furniture, as well as the lighting of trees or across streets, will be encouraged where this could highlight an attractive building, create an entrance to the town, enhance safety or security or encourage the evening economy;
- Energy efficient and smart lighting technologies, which minimise glare, create a better spread and focus and have less impact on the environment and biodiversity, will be encouraged.
For more information please see the Action Plan