Policy information sourced from Brentwood Local Plan
NE11: Floodlighting and Illumination
Development proposals involving floodlighting or any other means of illumination (other than advertisements) will only be permitted where the scheme:
- is appropriate for the intended use and has been appropriately designed toprevent light spillage;
- is energy efficient;
- provides the minimum level of light necessary to achieve its purpose;
- uses an appropriate light spectrum and specification that will not be harmful to nocturnal wildlife or human health;
- does not impact unacceptably on the night sky or give rise to any unacceptable increase in sky glow; and
- ensures the appearance and design of the installation when unlit is sympathetic to the character and design of the development of which it forms part and will when lit have no unacceptable adverse effect on visual amenity, highway safety, landscape or the historic character of the area.
Applicants will need to submit a full lighting strategy, proportionate to their application, specifying details of external lighting, its power and type, the overall level and distribution of illumination and times of operation. Appropriate conditions will be imposed to restrict lighting levels and hours of use or require measures to be taken to minimise adverse effects where reasonably necessary.
For more information please see the Local Plan