Light pollution
Poorly designed and installed lighting can cause a nuisance by disturbing residents' sleep, and can adversely interfere with an individual's use and enjoyment of their property .
What to do if you are affected by light pollution
If you are affected by light pollution eminating from a neighbour's property you should:
- initially contact the neighbour and seek an amicable solution
- ask them to realign the light
- ask them to fit or adjust an infrared sensor
- see if they can fit a lower wattage bulb.
Contacting the Council about light pollution
If approaching your neighbour fails to resolve the problem, you can contact the Environmental Enforcement Team - see top-right of page for our contact details. We operate a service during the following times:
- Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
- Thursday evening, 6.30pm to 2am Friday morning
- Friday night, 9pm to 5am Saturday morning
- Saturday night, 9pm to 5am Sunday morning
- Sunday evening, 6.30pm to 2am Monday morning
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 amended the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to enable local authorities to take action where artificial light is prejudicial to health or a nuisance.
Page updated: 31 Aug 2011
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