Light Nuisance
Many people do not realise that their outside lights may be
causing a problem to their neighbours.
Some suggestions to avoid causing a problem with outside lights
are:
- Think about the position of the light. Is it shining directly
at a neighbour’s bedroom window?
- Use a low watt, low energy bulb. Some security floodlights are
500w whereas 150w is adequate for most situations, this will also
help reduce your running costs
- Reduce the amount of time a light is on by fitting a timer, and
if a sensor is fitted think about the area covered by the sensor so
that it does not cause the light to come on more often than is
needed.
- Use a shield or hood so that the light is directed to the area
it is intended for.
- Does the area need a light?, sometimes lights can create
shadows for criminals to work in. If you want more information
about this please view the leaflet ‘security lighting friend or
foe’ in the document section below
If you want more advice about light nuisance please see our
‘Light’ leaflet (which you can view or download from the related
document section below) this explains the law and gives advice
about some of the things that we may consider to be a nuisance.
What you should do if you are having problems with a light
In most circumstances the problem can easily be resolved by
politely telling the person about it, if they do not know it is a
problem they cannot deal with it. If after a reasonable amount of
time nothing has been done to solve the problem, you can register
your complaint with us.
You can do this by completing our on-line form ‘make a complaint
about a light’ using the link below.
Or if you require any further advice you may contact us by phone
on 01702 318111 and ask for the Environmental Protection Unit, or
e-mail customerservices@rochford.gov.uk
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