Lighting plans can be submitted as part of a resource consent application or may be required as a condition of consent.
Standard lighting plan conditions are:
- Prior to the lodgement of building consent, the consent holder shall provide an exterior lighting plan by a qualified lighting designer to the Head of Planning and Consents (or their nominee) for acceptance via rcmon@ccc.govt.nz. This plan shall detail how the lighting will meet sub-categories PR5 (car parks, open space, bike and bin areas) and PP5 (shared pedestrian access ways) of NZS1158.3.1, and be controlled and supplied throughout the lifetime of the development.
- The accepted lighting plan shall be maintained and replaced as necessary to ensure it meets condition 1 throughout the lifetime of the development.
The following information should be included in the lighting plans provided to Council:
- A plan illustrating illuminance levels at each grid point over the site area (also referred to as a photometric lighting plan).
- A table of calculations demonstrating compliance with the relevant sub-category of NZS1158.3.1 which may include both horizontal and vertical illuminance. Note: For any solar systems proposed, these need to be calculated for mid-winter given that NZS1158.3.1 requires consistent lighting throughout the year/calculations should demonstrate compliance with the standard.
- A plan outlying the light locations, lighting/luminaire types, pole mounting heights, any outreach arm types, and aiming or tilt angles of lights.
- An ongoing maintenance strategy for any solar lighting, including replacement by a residential association or similar body.
- Coordination between the lighting plan and the landscape plan, with particular attention paid to the vertical elements that can obstruct light, the placement of poles and fittings near windows and access paths, and maintenance opportunities for tree planting. Multifunctional use of light poles for e-charging vehicles is also encouraged.