Our advice and resources are designed to explain rights of light, daylight and sunlight in plain English, so you can better understand your situation and the questions you may need to ask.
Whether you’re a homeowner looking for answers or part of a group of neighbours concerned about a larger development, you’ll find accessible information to help you take the next step.
Explore our guides
Rights of light
Understand the legal concept, what a surveyor may assess and questions to consider if you receive a letter from a developer.
Daylight, sunlight and planning
Learn what daylight and sunlight assessments cover and how findings may be considered in a planning context.
Groups of neighbours
Explore how neighbours may review shared concerns and make sense of technical reports together.
FAO’s
I’ve received a rights of light letter – what should I do?
Don’t feel you have to respond or agree to anything straight away. Keep the letter and any plans you’ve been sent, and check whether it gives a deadline. We can explain why you’ve been contacted, assess whether the proposed development may affect your property and help you decide what to do next.
Can I receive compensation for loss of light?
You may be able to, but it depends on your circumstances. First, we’d need to look at whether your property has a legal right to light and how much the development could affect it. From there, we can talk you through your options. That might mean asking the developer to make changes or, in some cases, negotiating compensation.