A tennis club has been granted planning permission to put up floodlights at its courts in St Ann’s Well Gardens. But Brighton and Hove City Council’s Planning Committee added a condition requiring an “installation verification report” to confirm that the lights conformed with the submitted plans. Neighbours and ward councillors objected to the application and some addressed the committee about the prospect of light pollution, the lack of consultation and the effect on wildlife. “I don’t think there’s going to be much demand for playing tennis at 8pm to 9pm in December and January when it’s wet and windy anyway.” Councillor Pickett said: “The concerning thing here is that the CIC has not really consulted properly with the residents.