Artificial light problems

Artificial light problems we can investigate

Artificial light sources can include:

• security lights
• the decorative lighting of buildings
• light shows or lasers
• lit billboards or advertisements
• the floodlights of sports venues (such as football pitches)

You can read about how we manage light pollution in our environmental guidance.

Artificial light can become a problem if it:

• interferes with the use or enjoyment of your home
• affects your health (for example, keeping you from falling asleep at night)

If you make a report of an artificial light problem, an officer will review your report within four working days.

Artificial light we cannot investigate

We cannot investigate artificial light problems caused by:

• streetlights
• prisons
• bus or train stations
• goods vehicle operating centres

You can read more about the types of artificial light not covered by nuisance laws.

If a streetlight is broken, you can make a report about the fault instead.