Floodlights to be erected at soccer pitch in Listowel

An Bord Pleanála has allowed floodlights to be erected at a soccer pitch in Listowel, Co Kerry, but has attached conditions following an objection on the grounds of light pollution. This is the second time the board has been asked to adjudicate on light pollution at a facility in Co Kerry in recent months. Planning sources said there was increased scrutiny of light as well as noise in planning applications, and interference attracted a growing number of objections from third parties.

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Posted by bps town planning consultants