Local List Glossary

When is this required?

• major development proposals that include external lighting/ illumination; and
• other applications proposing floodlighting, external lighting for sports pitches, car parks illumination of buildings, work areas and security lighting.

What information is required?

External lighting/illumination

The report, prepared by an appropriately qualified person, should include a description of the lighting requirement with reference to relevant standards, the layout and composition of the scheme; isolux diagrams showing the predicted luminance in both the horizontal and vertical plan, the periods of operation of the lighting, a description of the area where the lighting is to be installed detailing any sensitive receptors. The report should also provide the specification of the luminaries, including the number and location, type and rating of lamps together with any measures to minimise or eliminate glare from the lighting installations.

External lighting schemes will be particularly relevant where development might impact on habitat used for foraging or communing by light sensitive species (e.g. bats) or which might impact on the Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Reserve.

Relevant policy and reason for the document:

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan 2011-2031: http://consult.torridge.gov.uk/portal/planning/localplan/adoption/

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy ST04: Improving the Quality of Development

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy ST14: Enhancing Environmental Assets

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy DM01: Amenity Considerations 

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy DM02: Environmental Protection

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy DM08: Biodiversity and Geodiversity

National Planning Policy Framework paragraph 180

Further information sources:

Bat Conservation Trust: lighting: https://www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/threats-to-bats/lighting