ecobuild 2014: how do we solve a problem like light pollution?
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“Lighting itself is not a problem;
it only becomes a problem where
it is excessive;
poorly designed,
badly installed
or poorly maintained.”
Supplementary Planning Guidance
External Artificial Lighting
Local Plan to 2036 1 LP2036 - Managing Development
Draft Policy MD 13
A sustainable development proposal will be
acceptable where a high standard of amenity is
provided for existing and future users of both the
proposed development and surroundings.
The design and access statement will demonstrate
how the proposed development addresses:..
d) the effects of overshadowing and the need for artificial light; The potential for adverse impacts of air pollution, obtrusive light* and the contamination of
land, groundwater or surface water;
*Obtrusive lightLight pollution that includes the brightening of the night sky (sky glow), uncomfortably bright light (glare) and light spilled beyond the area being lit (light intrusion).
Tackling light pollution
1. Education
b)Specifying the equipment
Type of luminaire
Type of lamp and lumen output
Tackling light pollution
1. Education
c) Designing the lighting scheme
Type of luminaire
Type of lamp and lumen output
Lighting levels
Tackling light pollution
1. Education
d) Installing the equipment
Type of luminaire – aiming angle
Mounting Height
Tackling light pollution
2. Planning Process
Check design is appropriate,
condition and install as per design