Light Pollution

What factors determine whether or not an artificial light source amounts to a statutory nuisance?

The determination of statutory nuisance is based upon a number of factors, including:

• The nature of the surrounding area, i.e. rural/urban/commercial
• How many light nuisance incidents have occurred to date
• How often is the light in use
• What time of the night is the light in use from and when is it turned off
• How long does the light last for
• What is the impact of the light, e.g. how bright is it in your house and what rooms are affected
• Have any measures been taken to mitigate the impact of the light by the complainant; e.g. use of curtains or blinds.