Development & Light LLP was founded in February 2022 by Oli Westlake and Rob Croft.
The LLP is an expansion on the foundation set by Development & Light Consultancy Ltd, which was founded by Oli in 2018.
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In April 2025, the practice merged with CAD Source Ltd, bringing Tom Bentley onboard as a third partner and growing our technical offering.
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Our mission is to provide a consistent, commercial and personal consultancy service at a competitive price.
Oli Westlake
PARTNER
Oli is a seasoned Rights to Light, Daylight & Sunlight consultant, with a proven track record of delivering on major projects. Since 2007, he has been helping leading developers identify, plan for and resolve all types of light-related issues.
Oli spent the early stages of his career at GIA and Point 2 Surveyors. In 2018 he founded Development & Light Consultancy Ltd, which transitioned to Development & Light LLP in February 2022.
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Rob Croft
PARTNER
Rob has a wealth of experience in the Rights to Light, Daylight & Sunlight sector, advising on major projects in addition to working on several planning appeals in an Expert Witness capacity for both public bodies and private sector clients.
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Rob began his career at Anstey Horne and thereafter held senior positions at GIA and Point 2 Surveyors. In early 2022 he co-founded Development & Light LLP.
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Tom Bentley
PARTNER
Tom is a technical specialist in Rights to Light, Daylight & Sunlight, and has focused on innovation within the industry, including leading game-changing software development programs.
Tom began his career at Anstey Horne and thereafter held senior positions at GIA.
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Madia Cipriani
LEAD DESIGN ANALYST
Madia is an experienced practitioner who has worked in a variety of technical and consultancy roles across the Daylight and Sunlight sector.
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Matt Harris
PARTNER
Matt brings a wealth of experience, having worked for almost 20 years in the Daylight/Sunlight and Rights of Light sector, including senior roles at both Anstey Horne and Point 2 Surveyors.
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