Section 278 lighting design

Section 278 Highway Lighting Design for Existing Public Highway Works

HDS Lighting provides Section 278 highway lighting design support for works affecting existing roads, junctions, access improvements and public highway infrastructure.

Section 278 Highway Lighting Design by HDS Lighting

Overview

Section 278 lighting design is required where new estate roads, residential streets or development infrastructure are intended to be adopted by the local highway authority. HDS Lighting supports developers, civil engineers, architects and consultants with adoptable street lighting layouts, lighting calculations, technical documentation and authority liaison from early design through to approval.

Typical applications

  • New site access and junction lighting
  • Existing highway lighting alterations
  • Road widening and improvement schemes
  • Pedestrian crossings, footways and public realm interfaces
  • Lighting impact review for off-site highway works
  • Technical submissions for local authority approval

Key benefits

  • Design support for works affecting existing highways
  • Clear review of retained, altered or new lighting assets
  • Practical coordination with traffic and civil engineering works
  • Authority-focused documentation and technical responses
  • Reduced risk of approval delays caused by lighting issues

Design considerations

  • Existing lighting levels and asset condition
  • Lighting class, road layout and conflict areas
  • Column relocation, removal or new installation requirements
  • Electrical supply, isolation and connection strategy
  • Glare, spill light, nearby receptors and public safety

HDS support

  • Early Section 278 lighting design advice
  • Adoptable lighting layouts and calculation packages
  • Local authority submission support
  • Design revisions following authority comments
  • Adoption-focused technical reporting and coordination

Why choose HDS Lighting?

HDS Lighting provides practical highway lighting advice for Section 278 works where existing infrastructure, approval requirements and construction constraints need to be carefully balanced. Our designs focus on compliance, safety, maintainability and clear technical coordination with the wider highway works.

Need Section 278 lighting design support?

Contact HDS Lighting for existing highway lighting review, lighting design, approval support and technical guidance for Section 278 schemes.