10.2.4 Light Pollution

10.2.4 Light Pollution

While adequate lighting is essential to a safe and secure environment, light spillage from excessive or poorly designed lighting is increasingly recognised as a potential nuisance to surrounding properties and a threat to wildlife, may pose a traffic hazard and can reduce the visibility of the night sky. Urban and rural locations can suffer equally from this problem.  Lighting columns and other fixtures can have a significant effect on the appearance of buildings and the environment.