Lighting Consultant Melbourne | Compliance, Lux Testing & Audits
Independent lighting consultant specialising in compliance reporting, lux testing and planning approvals across Melbourne.
Lighting Compliance, Lux Testing & Impact Assessments
We provide accurate, independent lighting compliance audits and lux testing to support planning permits, compliance checks, and council submissions.
We specialise in compliance assessments for:
Independent, Accurate and Standards-Based Reporting
Our lighting assessments are completely independent – we don’t sell or install lighting products. This ensures unbiased audits, reliable lux test results, and compliance reports you can trust.
As lighting consultants, we assist town planners, engineers, asset managers and project teams in meeting Australian lighting standards across all environments.
Our specialist services include feasibility studies, planning permit support, and VEU lighting upgrade designs.
Sports Field Lux Tests
Illuminated Signage
Workplace Compliance
Public Lighting Audits
A Little About Us
Spaces At Night is a Melbourne-based lighting consultancy specialising in lighting impact assessments, lux testing and compliance reporting for public, commercial and residential environments across Victoria.
Led by an IESANZ Member (MIES), our work is grounded in recognised industry standards and best practice lighting design principles. We align our assessments with Australian Standards and international guidance from organisations such as the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), IALD and DarkSky International.
We work with councils, contractors, architects and asset managers to deliver safe, efficient and compliant lighting outcomes. Covering areas such as sports fields, illuminated signage installations and commercial spaces, we provide the testing and documentation required to demonstrate conformance with Australian lighting standards.
As lighting consultants, our role is to provide expert guidance, accurate reporting and practical solutions – helping your project move smoothly from planning to approval.
Lux testing & lighting audits
Detailed site measurements assessing lighting levels, uniformity, spill light and compliance with applicable Australian Standards.
Outdoor lighting consulting
Independent lighting advice and design for upgrades of parks, pathways, roads and car parks – ensuring safety, visibility and regulatory compliance.
Illuminated signage testing
On-site luminance testing for all illuminated and digital signage – including planning approvals and DTP & CASA-related assessments near transport corridors and airports.
Lighting design services
Specialist lighting designs for public, commercial and VEU upgrade projects, optimised for efficiency, performance and compliance.
What is a Lighting Consultant?
A lighting consultant brings independent technical expertise to ensure your project meets safety, performance and compliance requirements. Unlike suppliers or installers, we focus solely on design, audits and testing – providing unbiased advice that prevents costly mistakes.
From council approvals to detailed lux testing, a lighting consultant ensures your lighting system aligns with Australian Standards and achieves the required outcomes without delays. Whether it’s a sports field, public space or electronic advertising displays, working with a consultant provides confidence that your installation is compliant, efficient and built to last.
We also support projects requiring DTP, CASA and VEU documentation, delivering clear evidence-based reports for planning and regulatory submissions.
TECHNICAL. ACCURATE. INDEPENDENT.
Our assessments are built on real-world testing, industry standards and practical experience across councils, sports facilities and public spaces.
Lighting audits, lux testing and compliance reports for training and competition-level sports fields.
Brightness testing and compliance assessments for digital screens, facades, and pylon signs.
Lux testing, safety assessments, and obtrusive lighting evaluations for parks, paths and council-managed spaces.