PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 44·A10
Street Lighting in Historic Areas
Street lighting equipment should be selected to be appropriate to the age and character of historic surroundings, with consideration given to special designs reflecting local styles, but simple modern designs are often preferable to off-the-peg period columns and lanterns.
The selection of street lighting equipment appropriate to the age and character of its surroundings is also important in historic areas. Off-the-peg "period" columns and lanterns are not universally appropriate. In certain cases the Department may consider the use of special designs reflecting established local styles or motifs, but alternatively simple modern designs are often preferable.
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