To determine whether a new building will block daylight to surrounding observers, a daylight sunlight assessment should be undertaken. Daylight and sunlight assessments typically accompany planning applications so that a [...]

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 [...]