Wildlife Lighting Assessment
We will clearly demonstrate that light-sensitive wildlife on or near your development will not be adversely affected by new exterior lighting.
Fully compliant with all UK legislation and guidance, including ILP GN08:23 Bats and Artificial Lighting at Night.
We will collaborate with your ecologist (or your local authority’s) to understand key areas of ecological value, confirm dark corridors, agree an appropriate lighting strategy, and we’ll follow an iterative design process until we can say that the Ecologist is satisfied.
The design will be appended to a technical report which will sit back-to-back with the recommendations of the ecologist, removing any doubt that wildlife could be adversely affected by lighting at your development.
What can I expect?
Ecology Ensuring that local wildlife will be protected from adverse lighting impact is critical to an assessment from Lightable. We will work closely with your Ecologist to remove any doubt that wildlife could be adversely affected by lighting at your development.
Detailed Assessment We will:
- Establish the baseline and identify all potentially sensitive receptors, either through a desk based assessment or baseline lighting survey
- Recommend a lighting specification and strategy, including lighting controls, plus provide mitigation measures
- Undertake a quantitative assessment, design, and lux plot, clearly showing that obtrusive light limits will not be exceeded and that all sensitive receptors will be protected.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Does your project fall under EIA regulations? We have extensive experience writing Environmental Statement (ES) chapters for lighting, producing technical appendices, scoping, and presence at public consultations. We have also acted as lighting consultant on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
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What standards does my Wildlife Lighting Assessment need to meet?
Our Wildlife Lighting Assessments are produced in accordance with all UK legislation, policy, and recognised guidance. We will also comply with relevant policy as set out by your local authority.
According to the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (CNEA) artificial light is a form of statutory nuisance, defined as “artificial light emitted from premises so as to be prejudicial to health or nuisance;”.
Bats and Artificial Lighting In the UK (GN:08)
The ILP, in collaboration with Bat Conservation Trust (BCT), also published Bats and Artificial Lighting in the UK (GN08). This document provides guidance on how to minimise the effects of artificial lighting on bat species.
Published by the ILP, this document outlines good practice in lighting design & provide practical guidance on production & assessment of lighting impacts within new developments.
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