FOI release

Freedom of Information request - Light Nuisance

Case reference EIR2026/00138

Received 4 February 2026

Published 16 February 2026

Request

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Please provide details of any complaints relating to light nuisance (including artificial light pollution or excessive external lighting) received by the council between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025.

For this period, I would be grateful if you could provide:

1. The total number of light nuisance complaints received.

2. A breakdown of complaints by source type, specifically residential buildings (for example, private homes or flats) and commercial buildings or premises (for example, offices, retail, industrial, or hospitality sites)

Response

1. The total number of light nuisance complaints received between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025: 112

2.  A breakdown of complaints by source type, specifically residential buildings (for example, private homes or flats) and commercial buildings or premises (for example, offices, retail, industrial, or hospitality sites) Source: Residential buildings - 78, commercial buildings - 26

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