Policy information sourced from the Hounslow Local Plan Part 1

EQ6 - LIGHTING

Our approach

We will reduce the light pollution impacts of development, and promote reduced light pollution and sky glow across the borough.

We will achieve this by

  • Assessing the potential light impacts of development proposals;
  • Encouraging proposals to introduce automated timing systems to operate on ‘night-time mode’ when buildings are not in use; and
  • Refusing proposals which result in an adverse impact on local and residential amenity, wildlife and biodiversity.

We will expect development proposals to

  • Minimise light pollution by providing the minimum amount of light necessary to achieve its purpose and energy efficiency measures;
  • Incorporate energy efficiency measures;
  • Provide adequate protection from glare and light spill to sensitive receptors;
  • Demonstrate that proposals will not adversely impact on biodiversity and environments; and
  • Submit a light assessment report where necessary, and mitigate the level of illumination, glare and spillage of light, in line with guidance produced by the Institute of Lighting Engineers and Building Research Establishment.

For more information please see the Hounslow Local Plan Part 1