The ever-increasing importance of environmental issues has resulted in local authorities routinely considering the effect of proposed developments on the daylight and sunlight levels received by adjoining properties. In addition, where a new development provides residential accommodation, the natural light levels will need to meet British Standard 8206-2. As a result of these considerations, local authorities regularly request specialist reports in support of planning submissions. The local authority's Unitary Development Plan will detail their requirements and provide guidance. However, the most widely accepted method of analysis is in accordance with the guidelines in BRE Report 209 Site Layout Planning for Daylight and Sunlight: A Guide to Good Practice (1991).

• Advice on the likely effect of a development on the daylight and sunlight received by adjoining properties

• Researching the requirements of the relevant local authority's Unitary Development Plan

• Technical analyses in accordance with BRE Report 209

• Provision of reports detailing the effect on daylight and sunlight levels received by adjoining properties to support planning submissions

• Technical analyses and reports on the adequacy of daylight and sunlight to habitable rooms within the proposed development

• Provision of analyses and reports to corroborate objections to planning applications by neighbours and other interested parties

• Advice on the modification of development proposals to ameliorate the effect on daylight and sunlight levels

• Provision of expert evidence and appearing at planning appeals and public hearings

GL Hearn provides a comprehensive range of services on all matters of daylight and sunlight amenity. We advise developers, local authorities and other interested parties on the effects of all manner of development, ranging in size from residential extensions to new sports stadia.

Neighbourly Matters: Daylight and Sunlight Amenity PDF (140KB)

For more information contact:
		paul_smith@glhearn.com