Policy information sourced from Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan
EN6 - Outdoor Lighting
Proposals for lighting that affect the outdoor environment which meet the following criteria will be permitted:
- where associated with a wider development, the proposal would be well integrated within the scheme;
- any impact on the night sky would be minimised through time-limited and user activated lighting, the alignment of lamps, provision of shielding and selection of appropriate lighting type and intensity;
- there would be no harmful impact on privacy or amenity for nearby residential properties;
- the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of any Heritage Asset which may be affected;
- any potential impacts on wildlife would be avoided or adequately mitigated where avoidance is not possible; and
- where proposals affect Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or open countryside, it can be demonstrated that the lighting is essential for safety or security reasons.
Where these criteria are met, proposals incorporating the use of low energy lighting will be encouraged.
For more information please see the Allocations and Development Management Plan