An increasing part of the Nick Smith Associates’ workload is the completion of lighting impact assessments, providing an independent view outside the manufacturer and client base.
This work can often form part of an environmental assessment. It may be done to corroborate or refute concerns of local residents, the local planning authority or other concerned parties that a new lighting installation may create “light pollution” which could affect their current living or working environment.
Desktop studies are normally carried out prior to the site visit. Where necessary, calculations are carried out to determine the extent of any problems. The data and extent of any problem can then be understood and recorded on site when light measurement can be carried out using calibrated illuminance and luminance meters
The company has acted for local authority planning departments to assess planning applications, for developers wishing to install an installation and for manufacturers supplying the equipment to be installed
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