Policy information sourced from Dacorum Local Plan 2004 Alteration

113 Exterior Lighting

Proposals for new exterior lighting will be permitted provided it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the local planning authority that there is no significant (or material) adverse impact upon important features of the urban and rural areas including:

  • the amenity of residential areas; and
  • the visual character and the natural and historic environment.

Assessment will be based upon the suitability of exterior lighting in a defined location and the type of lighting, and will include consideration of highway safety, crime prevention and access for people with disabilities. All lighting schemes must:

  • avoid dazzle and disturbance of drivers;
  • minimise glare and light spillage; and
  • create uniformity to avoid shadowed areas

In the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rural areas and other parts of the countryside (including the urban fringe) provision of new exterior lighting will be minimised.

Further advice on Exterior Lighting and its environmental impact is contained within Appendix 8 of the Plan.

For more information please see the Local Plan