Light

Council investigates complaints about light that is emitted from luminous advertising signs and private property such as flood lights or sensor lights.

Ways you can reduce light emissions include:

  • consider the location of light installation;
  • investigate appropriate barriers or lamps;
  • use low voltage bulbs; and
  • install a timer for outdoor lighting requirements.

Odours

When investigating an odour complaint, Council considers the:

  • amount of odour being emitted;
  • duration and rate of emission and the odours characteristics and qualities;
  • sensitivity of the environment into which the odour is being emitted and the potential impact; and
  • number of complaints received and the views of nearby residents

Ways you can reduce odour emissions include:

  • keep your property tidy and don’t allow vegetation or rubbish to accumulate;
  • consider weather conditions before starting work that will create odour, for example when using fertiliser; and
  • enclose or cover compost bins and piles of vegetation.