Light Pollution
Light pollution is probably best described as artificial light that is allowed to illuminate or pollute areas not intended to be lit. As well as intrusive light, sky glow and poor lighting can also cause pollution.
Local authorities receiving complaints about light in England can now assess whether the light is a nuisance under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. This extends the nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to cover artificial light emitted from premises, (excluding transport facilities, freight depots, lighthouses, defence premises and prisons).
Further information about light pollution Environmental Protection UK ![]()
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