Light Pollution

 

Light Pollution

Light pollution is any artificial light that interferes unreasonably with a person's enjoyment of their property. The most common examples of light pollution come from domestic and small scale security lighting that are incorrectly aligned and cause too much glare.

How can it be reduced?

Careful planning, installation and use of lighting will solve most problems. By considering areas such as lamp intensity, beam angle and mounting height, light pollution can be kept to a minimum.

What should I do if I am bothered by light pollution?

In the first instance you should approach the responsible party to discuss the issue, if this approach is unsuccessful contact the Pollution Control Section. Light is now a statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, therefore Pollution Control officers have powers to deal with it in certain circumstances.

Further Information

Further information can be found on the Environmental Protection UK light pollution website.