Do you know the law on garden lighting? Experts explain the rules and regulations, plus how to deal with complaints
Briefly

"The laws and regulations regarding the installation (safety) and running of exterior and driveway lighting for private residences can be quite complex, factoring a multitude of scenarios, be that the front of the property (road facing), or the rear such as garden and patio areas."
"This will include aspects such as light spill beyond property boundaries or glare that may have a negative impact on others. Nocturnal wildlife can also be adversely affected in cases where cooler colour temperature lighting (above 3000k) is in use after dark, and there may even be local by-laws in place to limit such impacts where protected species such as bats may be present."
"Ultimately, consultation with a qualified exterior lighting designer is usually the best course of action as they will know all the regulations and will help with an exterior lighting plan, along with the use of a qualified electrician to ensure safe and weatherproof installation for long term reliability."
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