Dark Skies
The Highland Council are launching a public consultation on draft guidance aimed at reducing light pollution across Highland thereby supporting environmental protection, public wellbeing and the tourism economy potential of internationally recognised dark skies.
The document contains draft planning guidance aimed at limiting the use of outdoor artificial lighting only to that necessary for its intended purpose by encouraging a choice of lighting type, design and location that minimises harmful effects. A future policy that will be included in the Council’s new statutory local development plan is also outlined.
This consultation aims to engage with a range of individuals and groups within Highland to understand your views and desired amendments to the draft document. Submitted responses will be reviewed and considered by a Council committee before the guidance is approved and applied to relevant planning applications.
Please submit your comments anytime until the deadline of 30th October 2026.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email us at: hldp@highland.gov.uk
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