AIBU Neighbour's security light

[Caritas]

We recently moved out of London to the village where I was born and raised, and for the last several months have lived peacefully in a quiet cul-de-sac where our house is situated at the very end.

The neighbours in the house opposite moved in a few weeks ago, and two nights ago installed a large security light that overlooks their drive, but unfortunately directly faces (and therefore shines) through our bedroom window every time something sets it off. As both houses are situated next to a line of trees, the wind is setting the light off almost constantly, as is also the occasional neighbourhad cat. The light is constantly waking me and DH up and making it difficult to return to sleep again.

We are also sleep deprived most of the time anyway due to being first time parents with a three month old, so this damn security light really isn't helping. AIBU to think the neighbours were inconsiderate to put it up facing our house without consulting us, and how should we now raise the matter with them? I am tempted to raise a light pollution complaint if it persists, but don't wish to appear the 'bad neighbour' by not speaking with them first.

We had similar where a neighbours security light was shining into our living room and meant we couldn't see the TV as it was so bright. We asked them to re-angle it and when they agreed my DH got a ladder and did it for them. Was fine after that

I don't think they were inconsiderate not consulting you before putting up the light, they probably have no idea it's affecting you.

Just ask them to re-angle is slightly or get black out curtains/blinds.

They may not realise how bright or sensitive to moveme tt is just go and tell them and ask them to reposition it. Take a photo or ask them to come over in the evening to see for themselves.

Had very similar once in a my old house. It was like sleeping next to a lighthouse ... on, off, on, off etc ... nearly drove me nuts. I just had a quiet word with the neighbour, who had no idea it was a problem and they angled it down bit. Just ask them to alter it.

Just tell them that it’s shining right into your room and could they please move it

If they won’t, put a mirror in the window and get the light reflected back at them

Go and talk to them, they probably don't realise it is hitting your bedroom window. I doubt they are lying there laughing at their security light constantly going off.

Dh and I like to sleep in a very dark room and have 2 blinds plus blackout curtains to ensure this. Blinds such as bloc blinds that sit in a frame in the window aperture will completely black out a room. Even when the light issue is solved your bedroom will still have light coming in during the day.

You can get really good black out curtains that won't let light in. Or just raise it with your neighbours.

Thanks for the suggestions, DH has agreed to raise it with them when he gets home from work!