Is this acceptable for an outside light?

[michaelsf90]

Just after opinions. See what the general consensus is. Who thinks this is acceptable and who thinks its not

 

[Mike Johnson]

The greatest number of complaints to the Environment Officer in any Council is light pollution onto neighbours properties, should be a shielded light positioned so its own illumination is on or just below the fence line.

 

[ipf]

It does look a bit over the top (of the gate), as well as lighting up next doors bathroom.
It looks like it's taken from the back of the house so depends if it's causing upset, I suppose.
Might be an idea for blinding burglars...

 

[snowhead]

It depends if it's somehow causing annoyance to the property on the left with the light shining on what's either a landing or bathroom window.

The property on the left could be grateful for the neighbour paying to light up the sides of both houses possibly detering unwanted persons wandering around the back of either house.
Although looking a U-tube videos, car thieves and burglars are no longer intimidated by external lights, CCTV or Ring door bells.

Is it a floodlight pointing out or just a very bright wall mounted bulkhead type light?
Has the property owner on the left spoken to the owner of the light about it?

 

[i=p/u]

You can keep your light neighbour, on conditions i get a switch too

 

[buzzlightyear]

the beginning question was there any guard dogs on patrol ,and where was the machine gun nest .lol.

 

[telectrix]

can't comment on whether it's acceptable or not without seeing what it's wired with, is it securely fixed; is it's IP rating compliant? etc., etc. ??

 

[loz2754]

I would have to ask, what do you mean by acceptable?

 

[MJPD29]

I'd be grateful for the free security light. Personally I see absolutely no problem with it but you could ask them to angle it down slightly.

 

[Deleted account]

inconsiderate. I never fit flood lights over looking neighbouring properties like that.

not sure on legal rights or wrongs.

 

[littlespark]

Even a bulkhead with an LED lamp would shine into the upstairs window.

I believe there are rules concerning floodlights if they shine down a road, blinding drivers, but maybe a chat with local council might shed some light.....


Couldn't resist... sorry

 

[Mike Johnson]

Its called light pollution and is legislated against.

 

[i=p/u]

Its common courtesy, but 20 to move it again

 

[Dave OCD]

Where's the OP gone, maybe locked up for taking a big hammer to that light ? ?