Agenda item

Report of the Director of the Built Environment

The Committee considered a report of the Director of the Built Environment seeking approval for the adoption of the revised City Lighting Strategy and informing Members of the results of public consultation and the subsequent revisions to the document.

The Director of the Built Environment reiterated the objectives of the strategy and advised Members that it should be seen as an opportunity. There would be an emphasis on linking the strategy with the planning process as this had been a consistent feature in consultation feedback, and officers were looking at producing a guidance note for developers to this end. The rollout of LED lights was currently in progress. The proposals were seen as ground-breaking and the City was being praised for its approach.

A Member advised officers that there was a row of street lights by St. Giles that were permanently on. The issue had been reported. The Director of the Built Environment responded that an old system was still in place in the area and the control system was currently being changed.

A Member praised the strategy which made it easy to alter levels of light and boasted incredible possibilities.

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Transportation Committee:

a)    Approve the proposed amendments to the City Lighting Strategy document set out in Appendix 2;

b)    Endorse the City Lighting Strategy for onward approval by the Court of Common Council; and

c)    Approve the development of a Planning guidance document on lighting, as suggested in the Strategy’s recommendations.

At this point, the Chairman sought approval from Committee Members to continue the meeting beyond two hours from the appointed time for the start of the meeting, in accordance with Standing Order 40, and this was agreed.