Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Exterior Lighting Design Services in Reading
MMA Lighting Consultancy is a specialist lighting design consultancy with over 18 years of experience in exterior and street lighting design. Founded in 2005 by Mark Chandler and Massimo D'Angelo, the company delivers tailored lighting solutions for public and private sector clients across the UK and Ireland. Our team of experts specialises in compliance with British and European standards, including BS 5489 and BS EN13201, and provides services ranging from feasibility studies to ecological lighting mitigation. We prioritise collaboration with local authorities and clients to ensure designs meet planning requirements and industry best practices. With offices in Reading, Bournemouth, and Bolton, we offer on-site consultancy and secondment services to adapt to client needs.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through the use of advanced design tools like CAD, Philips Calculux, and Lighting Reality. We maintain accreditations such as SMAS Worksafe Consultant and CQMS Approval to uphold health and safety standards. Our portfolio includes projects for Westminster City Council, Balfour Beatty, and major housing developers, reflecting our ability to handle complex schemes from private car park lighting to section 278 highway designs. We also provide technical expertise in environmental impact assessments and sports pitch lighting. With a focus on client satisfaction, we offer expedited Premium Services for urgent projects while maintaining rigorous quality control.
Services
Exterior Lighting Design
Street Lighting Design
Ecology Lighting Mitigation
Road Lighting Design
Lighting Impact Assessments
Electrical Network Designs
Site Surveys
Feasibility Studies
Private Area Lighting Design
Lighting Policy Documents
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in exterior lighting design.
- Our team holds expertise in BS 5489 and BS EN13201 compliance.
- We are SMAS Worksafe and CQMS accredited for health and safety.
- We provide tailored lighting solutions for adoptable and private schemes.
- Our consultants work directly with local authorities to discharge planning conditions.
Associations and certifications
- SMAS Worksafe
- CQMS Approved
Services
Exterior Lighting Design
Our exterior lighting design service creates energy-efficient, compliant solutions for highways, residential areas, and commercial sites. We use CAD and Philips Calculux to produce detailed layouts that meet BS EN13201 standards. Clients benefit from reduced light pollution and long-term cost savings through optimised luminaire placement.
Ecology Lighting Mitigation
We specialise in lighting strategies for ecologically sensitive sites, including bat habitats and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our designs follow Institute of Lighting Professionals guidelines to minimise disruption to wildlife while securing planning permission for developers and local authorities.
Road Lighting Design
Compliant with BS 5489 standards, our road lighting designs ensure safety and visibility for section 38/278 highway schemes. We integrate vertical illumination plots and glare control measures to meet local authority requirements for new developments and infrastructure projects.
Lighting Impact Assessments
We produce detailed assessments to discharge planning conditions related to light spill and obtrusive lighting. Our reports include isolux diagrams and mitigation strategies, helping clients obtain approval for developments near sensitive receptors like residential areas or conservation sites.
Electrical Network Designs
Our electrical network designs cover single and three-phase systems compliant with 18th edition wiring regulations. We create feeder pillar layouts and cable calculations for private installations, ensuring reliable power distribution for street lighting and infrastructure projects.
People
Massimo D'Angelo
Managing Director
With 18 years in the lighting industry, Massimo leads design projects for local authorities and developers. He previously managed Westminster City Council's lighting contracts and specialises in BS EN13201 compliance and ecological mitigation strategies.
Mark Chandler
Director
Mark has 17 years of experience in exterior lighting design, including section 278 highway schemes. He holds an HND in Electrical Engineering and is registered as EngTech with the Engineering Council, focusing on adoptable lighting standards.
Rob Cooper
Senior Lighting Designer
Rob brings 8 years of PFI project experience, managing lighting design for major infrastructure schemes. He specialises in expanding MMA's services in the Midlands and North of England, with expertise in private cable networks.
Simon Winch
Senior Lighting Designer
Simon has 4 years of experience in section 38/278 schemes and private cable network designs. He works on projects across the UK, including trunk road lighting and planning application report writing.
Paul Hammond
Street Lighting Designer
Paul specialises in detailed section 38 and private car park lighting schemes. With a background in civil engineering, he manages projects across the South East and contributes to MMA's technical documentation standards.
Questions
What exterior lighting services do you offer?
We provide highway lighting design, ecology mitigation, lighting impact assessments, electrical network designs, and compliance with BS 5489/BS EN13201 standards for adoptable and private schemes.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK and Ireland, with offices in Reading, Bournemouth, and Bolton. Our consultants also work on-site with local authorities and clients.
Are you accredited for health and safety?
Yes, we are SMAS Worksafe Consultant and CQMS Approved, demonstrating our commitment to industry health and safety standards.
How do you handle ecological lighting requirements?
We follow Institute of Lighting Professionals guidelines and collaborate with ecologists to create tailored solutions for sites with protected species like bats and newts.
Can you assist with urgent lighting projects?
Our Premium Service offers expedited design turnaround times while maintaining compliance with British standards and client specifications.
