Policy information sourced from the Effingham Neighbourhood Plan
ENP-ENV4: Dark Skies
All proposed developments should have regard to Effingham’s current status as a ‘dark skies’ area, and proposals should avoid light pollution and protect the night-time environment of intrinsically dark areas of the village and countryside.
Minimum lighting levels, controlled by timers where appropriate, should be used where lighting is required to:
- Ensure road safety in areas where there is a risk to pedestrians and cyclists
- Deter criminal activity
- Light entrances to buildings used after dark
- Provide lighting for evening sporting activities
- Support the night-time economy including lighting for farmers needing to work at night
For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan