FOI/EIR 25/26-520-Light Pollution

Number and source of light nuisance complaints over past year

Request received 3 February 2026

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)

Responded 5 February 2026

1.74

2. We do not specify the light source for each complaint.