Articles by Daylight Sunlight
Daylight sunlight and overshadowing assessments are commonly requested by local planning authorities for new building developments, from rear extensions to skyscrapers. These reports calculate the natural light predicted to be [...]
A recent High Court ruling has seen a couple awarded £500,000 in damages after the construction of a 17-storey office tower significantly reduced natural light to their home [1]. A [...]
Some of the most common queries we receive regarding Daylight and Sunlight Assessments are how to apply the 45 degree and 25 degree rules, and how useful they are in [...]
Daylight sunlight and Right to Light are two terms used within the sphere of planning and development that can be easily misunderstood, and with these issues becoming increasingly common due [...]
Daylight and sunlight assessments are a key consideration in planning, particularly for developments in dense urban areas. While the core guidance hasn’t shifted significantly, updates to the Building Research Establishment [...]
When undertaking Daylight Sunlight assessments, the first place to start when determining the impact is to look at windows, including their size, where they are positioned/orientated, and what obstructions are [...]
Tall buildings in urban environments have large areas of influence, casting shadows, reducing sunlight and removing visible skylight from view of those windows in the surrounding buildings. It is therefore [...]
In this article, we take a look at Interior Daylight Surveys, when they are required and what they involve. Our Interior Daylight Surveys will ensure your project meets minimum internal [...]
When considering a new building development in an urban area, concerns are often raised regarding the effects of overshadowing on surrounding buildings. There are two primary considerations: the planning process [...]
Earlier this year, Pager Power began offering a new service to developers in the form of Daylight Sunlight Assessments. This included the development of our own bespoke model that complied [...]
