Rights of light advice
Helping you explore whether a legal right to light may be affected and what options may be available.
Specialist advice. A neighbour-focused approach.
Worried about a development near your home?
A new building, a planning application or a letter from a developer can leave you wondering what it means for your property, and what options may be available.
Natural light & the built environment01 / Advice
Your Neighbour are industry-recognised expert advisors in daylight, sunlight and rights of light. We are passionate about preserving and optimising natural light in the built environment.
What we do
Clear, independent advice when development could affect the light to your home.
We help you understand what is happening, what the available information may mean and which advice may be relevant to your situation.
Daylight, sunlight and planning
Helping you make sense of technical assessments and potential planning impacts.
Groups of neighbours
Helping residents work together when a larger development could affect several homes.
Why Your Neighbour?
Outstanding independent advice backed by the technical expertise of Chancery Group.
Specialist natural light advice from rights of light surveyors and daylight and sunlight consultants with substantial experience in complex developments and planning matters.
Specialist knowledge, made accessible
- Plain English — no need to understand technical reports or know which service you need.
- A personal approach — a resident-focused service supported by a specialist team.
- Realistic advice — we explain what can be assessed without promising a particular outcome.
Why does natural light matter?
Light shapes how we feel and use our homes.
Natural daylight and sunlight are essential to our health and wellbeing, helping regulate sleep, improve mood and boost energy levels. When neighbouring developments reduce natural light, they can affect how we feel, live and enjoy our homes.
Rights of light and daylight and sunlight in planning are related, but different issues. We can help you understand which questions may be relevant to your situation.
A clear next step
Have you received a letter from a developer?
A rights of light letter can be confusing, especially when it refers to unfamiliar terms or a proposed settlement. Before responding or accepting anything, we can help you understand what it means, the key questions to ask, and your options.