DEVELOPMENT & LIGHT
Services.
Development & Light provides a full range of Daylight and Sunlight assessments to support developments through planning, whilst also offering extensive experience in the analysis and risk management of legal Rights to Light issues.
OUR SERVICES
Clear advice across planning and legal light matters.
Daylight & Sunlight Assessments
Technical assessments to support planning applications, measuring the daylight and sunlight effects of proposed developments on surrounding properties and internal amenity.
Overshadowing Studies
Analysis of overshadowing and sunlight availability to open spaces, gardens, amenity areas and neighbouring land.
Rights to Light Analysis & Mitigation
Legal Rights to Light analysis to identify risk, quantify potential impacts and support informed commercial decision-making.
Early-Stage Massing Advice
Strategic advice at the earliest stages of a development, helping project teams understand daylight, sunlight and Rights to Light considerations before designs are fixed.
Design Optimisation
Practical design advice to help balance planning requirements, development potential and light-related constraints.
Solar Glare
Assessment of potential solar glare effects from proposed developments, including impacts on nearby roads, rail, buildings and sensitive receptors.
Light Pollution
Technical analysis of artificial light spill and potential light pollution effects associated with proposed development schemes.
Expert Witness Support
Specialist support in disputes, appeals and legal proceedings, drawing on extensive experience across Daylight/Sunlight and Rights to Light matters.
External Lighting Assessments
DL have a proven track record of providing External Lighting Assessments, including Padel Court developers with specialist Light Spill and External Lighting assessments required to support planning applications across the country.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY
In-house modelling.
Greater control.
Reliable delivery.
Our dedicated modelling team gives us full control over workflow, accuracy and deadlines - ensuring reliable delivery on even the most time-sensitive schemes.
This technical autonomy allows us to test options efficiently, respond quickly and provide clear advice that supports both planning strategy and commercial decision-making.
