Good advice!
I spoke to the council this morning, because the local pool is in our street, we aren't zoned as purely residential, and unless the lighting intrudes into the house, apparently they are allowed to do it.
The B&B is on the street corner, the other side of the road is bushland, we are the only neighbour unfortunately so I can't rally any extra supporters. It is such a bummer, I chose this location because it was dark and quiet.
Assuming I can't get a solution for getting the lights turned off (I'd be willing to pay for sensor lights!) then does the light from next door affect photography, or is it just shutting down my eyes so to speak?
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Originally Posted by adman
I would imagine that because these people are running a business in a residential neighbourhood, there would be rules and regulations about not disturbing the quiet enjoyment of the area for others. Leaving lights on 24/7 would be an issue for many people - not just us astro folks. Might be worth some enquiries with the council or whoever regulates that stuff....
I know that if you run a business from home that generates too much extra traffic in a residential street, you can be made to close down. If you can maybe have a chat to the neightbours on the other side of the B&B, maybe you will find that they don't like the night being turned to day either. A few well placed complaints - especially from several different people can have more impact than your voice alone.
Good luck!
Adam
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