According to plans put forth by the area's governing body, buildings in the City of London would have to turn off or dim their lights at night.
The City of London Corporation claimed that the initiatives were a part of its efforts to "cut light pollution and save energy.".
According to the plans, new construction would have "curfew times," during which all exterior lighting—aside from that needed for safety—should be dimmed or turned off.
Existing structures would be "encouraged" to follow the rule.
According to the corporation, it was seeking input on a draft lighting supplementary planning document that would "lay down requirements for future planning applications in the sq\. Mile and provide guidance on lighting existing buildings.".
According to the proposals, if a building is located in a sensitive area, such as a residential neighborhood or a special heritage area, its owner would be required to take lighting levels into account and turn off or dim their lights earlier.
Additionally, it stated that it would "encourage" companies and building owners to sign a new "voluntary considerate lighting charter" to demonstrate their commitment to enhancing lighting in the city.
The proposals, it said, "are designed to lessen the effects of artificial light on residents and help the City Corporation achieve its target of achieving carbon net zero for the sq\. Mile as a whole by 2040.".
Shravan Joshi, chairman of the City of London Corporation's planning and transportation committee, said: "The City is a unique place where busy transportation hubs and 24/7 business districts rub up against historic structures and residential neighborhoods.
The strategy outlined in this document aims to ensure an intelligent, considerate approach to lighting that keeps the city safe and accessible while preserving its historic character and the amenity of our residents.
The corporation is taking input on the proposals through February 17th.
