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Representation ID: 47222

Received: 27/07/2012

Respondent: The National Trust

Representation Summary:

There is no reference in the document to minimising the impact of light pollution on local amenity and intrinsically dark landscapes, in accordance with NPPF. The NPPF also for the first time allows local authorities to identify and protect Areas of Tranquillity (Para 123), which have remained relatively undisturbed by noise and are prized for their recreational and amenity value.

Full text:

There is no reference in the document to minimising the impact of light pollution on local amenity and intrinsically dark landscapes, in accordance with NPPF. The NPPF also for the first time allows local authorities to identify and protect Areas of Tranquillity (Para 123), which have remained relatively undisturbed by noise and are prized for their recreational and amenity value.