Right to Light

In order to safeguard the natural light amenity to existing properties, planning authorities will enforce the right to light 45° and 25° rules.

In Layman's terms this means that you will not have a planning application approved that does not comply with these rules unless a sun light survey is conducted by a light consultant and it is discovered that their would not be an adverse affect on the right to light of existing neighbouring building though existing apertures (i.e. the centre of windows or glass doors).

Right to light rules are not applicable to permitted development applications.

To understand these rules there are many websites with diagrammatic explanation to understand the rules. Essentially, the rules are very simple. The button below will re-direct you to a helpful external website that explains the rule and how it affects you in more detail. (Studio Architecture Ltd is not affiliated with this site)