Daylight Sunlight Assessment Jargon Buster, Complex Terms Simplified!

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Last Updated: February 24, 2026

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Navigating the planning process for a building development, whether big or small, can be challenging and full of new terminology, particularly around technical disciplines such as Daylight Sunlight Assessments.

Getting to grips with what you need to know and how to read a planning authority’s recommendations or requirements is key to commissioning the right work to get your project over the line. A firm understanding of the basic terms and buzz words also allows for better advice to a client and an easier time navigating the application.

Pager Power has compiled the most common terms used in discussing Daylight Sunlight Assessments with simple everyday explanations to make them easy to understand. 

Our jargon buster covers:

  • Daylight Sunlight Assessments vs Right to Light Assessments;
  • General terms often used by planners when requesting assessments;
  • Technical terms you might find in a report;
  • Key pieces of guidance and methodologies you might employ.

The guide is aimed to provide those new to Daylight Sunlight Assessments with a solid basis to expand their knowledge, and assist seasoned professionals in better understanding the nuances of the technical language and various guidance documents.

How do I Receive the Jargon Buster?

Provide us with your name and email address below, and we will send the guide directly to your inbox. 

When requesting the guide, we will also send you our bi-weekly industry newsletter. This covers the technical issues surrounding renewable energy and building developments in greater detail, whilst keeping you up-to-date with some of the current affairs that these industries face, as well as interesting insights covering wider fields such as sustainability and climate change.

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Complex Terms Simplified

We have compiled the most common terms and provide simple everyday explanations to help you navigate Daylight Sunlight planning requirements with ease!

Sign up for our industry newsletter and receive our Daylight Sunlight Jargon Buster today. Just fill out the form below and we’ll send the link directly to your inbox.

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If you would like receive advice on daylight sunlight considerations for your project, or to receive a quote for an assessment, please make an enquiry or give us a call on +44 (0)1787 319 001 to speak to a technical expert.

About Pager Power

Pager Power is a dedicated technical consultancy that has been providing independent guidance and advice regarding solar, wind, and building developments internationally since 2002.

Pager Power has completed over 1,800 glint and glare assessments, over 1,000 aviation, radar and safeguarding assessments, and over 1,000 telecommunications assessments, including the assessment of point-to-point link infrastructure, and television, mobile phone, and radio reception surveys. Pager Power is a truly international technical planning consultancy, having worked in over 60 countries.

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About the Author: Phillip Charhill

Phillip joined the team in late 2023 as a Technical Analyst having earned a master’s degree in economics from the University of East Anglia. More articles by Phillip

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