light pollution

Public counts its lucky stars as light pollution continues to rise

01.06.2020

Huw Morris

Climate Change | CPRE | Environmental | light pollution | survey | UK

Countryside campaigners have called on councils to adopt better policies for tackling light pollution after a survey revealed that more people are experiencing the problem.
Appeal: No lifting of noise restrictions on pub’s ‘Aunt Sally’ shy

06.03.2020

Simon Wicks

Health | light pollution | living conditions | noise impact | planning conditions | pub | South West | Sports & Recreation

A pub outbuilding intended for use as an ‘Aunt Sally’ shy cannot also be used as a music venue and must observe restrictions on its hours of use so as not to disturb neighbours.
Appeal: Sunlight reflecting off porch’s glazing would harm AONB

08.03.2019

Matt Moody

AONB | light pollution | Rural | South West

An inspector has rejected plans to add a porch to a converted former lambing shed near Salcombe, Devon, because sunlight reflecting off its windows could ‘draw attention’ to the isolated building.
Reduce light pollution, campaign argues

06.05.2014

Roger Milne

Campaign to Protect Rural England | England | Environment | Environmental assessment/ sustainability appraisal | light pollution

Councils in England aren't doing enough to reduce the scourge of light pollution, according to new claims.