ABOUT D&L
Expert. Transparent. Personal.
WHO WE ARE
A personal, partner-led consultancy.
Development & Light specialises in Rights to Light and Daylight/Sunlight analysis for developers and adjoining owners.
We combine deep sector expertise with the agility and personal service of a small practice, ensuring every project benefits from direct partner involvement from start to finish.
We believe in clarity.
Our advice is transparent, solution-focused and grounded in a clear understanding of both planning requirements and commercial realities.
"Our mission is to provide a consistent, commercial and personal consultancy service at a competitive price."
Oli and Rob
Co-Founders, Development & Light
THE D&L TEAM
Expert advice, delivered personally.
Our team combines senior consultancy experience with dedicated in-house technical capability, providing clear, responsive advice across Rights to Light and Daylight/Sunlight matters.
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.
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. 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.
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. Having joined the business in 2025, Tom heads up D&L’s in-house Technical Team. Tom began his career at Anstey Horne and thereafter held senior positions at GIA, before setting up his own CAD business, CAD Source Ltd, in 2022.
Matt Harris
Partner
Matt brings a wealth of experience to the Development & Light team, having worked for almost 20 years in the Daylight/Sunlight and Rights of Light sector, holding senior roles at both Anstey Horne and Point 2 Surveyors. Matt has a technical background, having started his career as a Technical Analyst, before spending the past 15 years as a Consultant advising on all manner of successful major development projects across the country.
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.
