Written question asked by Fleur Anderson (Labour) on Friday, 5 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 May 2023. It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Lighting: Pollution Control
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps his Department is taking to minimise light pollution in (a) existing street lighting, (b) new housing and (c) new commercial developments.
- Answer
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The management of street lighting in England is the responsibility of local highway authorities.
Our planning policy is clear that by encouraging good design, planning policies and decisions should limit the impact of light pollution from artificial light.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 183964
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Buildings Housing Pollution control Lighting Roads
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- 2023-05-17 12:20:11 +0100
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