What is natural light consultancy?
Natural light consultancy or “right to light” consultancy is a specialist service that helps property owners, developers and architects make sure that their building is designed and optimised to let in natural light whilst complying with planning policies.
Through assessing the property or plans, our consultants provide guidance on how the building should be structured to maximise use of natural light. Our consultants also assess the buildings impact on neighbouring properties, and help develop a plan to resolve this.
Who might need this service?
Property owners, developers or architects approach us about this service for several important reasons:
- Planning permission – Councils follow BRE guidelines to assess a buildings access to natural light and overshadowing. Daylight assessments are therefore used to help property owners to secure planning consent.
- Neighbour disputes – Neighbours may raise disputes if they think your building will block out their natural light. Our consultants assessments help protect your property rights and resolve conflicts.
- Optimising designs – Property owners approach us for lighting consultancy services to ensure the building is designed and optimised to let in natural light.
- Commercial value – Daylight consultancy is a smart investment for the long-term success of a project, as well-lit spaces are more attractive to buyers, tenants and investors.
Key benefits of natural light consultancy
- You can focus on keeping your project on track whilst we handle assessments and neighbour disputes
- Protect your property rights and resolve disputes from neighbouring properties
- Well-lit spaces make your building more attractive to buyers, tenants and investors
- Meet council BRE guidelines and improve your chances of securing planning permission
What we do
Our building performance consultants assess the property or plans and provide guidance on how the building should be structured to maximise use of natural light. Our consultants also assess the buildings impact on neighbouring properties, and help develop a plan to resolve this.
Whether you’re looking to optimise natural light in your property, meet council guidelines or resolve a dispute, we have the technology and expertise to meet your goals.
Our step-by-step approach
Planning
We start by meeting with you to understand your objectives – whether that’s securing planning permission, resolving neighbour disputes, optimising natural light, or all of the above. We also explain our assessment process and what you can expect.
Assessment
After this, we run various tests to assess your buildings daylight performance. We also assess how your building will affect surrounding properties. This helps ensure your design maximises use of natural light whilst avoiding overshadowing issues.
Solutions & implementation
Based on our findings, we produce a recommended plan to enhance the use of daylight in your building, mitigate conflicts and meet BRE guidelines.
Ongoing assessments
We can step in to provide further support and guidance if any further issues arise with neighbouring properties to help keep your project running smoothly.
Why choose us?
Expertise and experience
Our consultants have years of experience in assessing, designing, and optimising buildings to meet your targets.
Comprehensive support
We offer a complete natural light consultancy service, guiding you from initial assessment through to planning.
Sector-specific approach
Whether your working on a residential, commercial, or industrial property, we tailor our solutions to meet your needs.
Proven results
Our clients benefit from buildings that optimise natural light, meet BRE guidelines, enhance occupant satisfaction, and resolve neighbour disputes.
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Design & Engineering Services
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MEP design
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FAQS
Our approach ensures that we design structures that are not only safe and efficient but also environmentally responsible. We deliver solutions that support long-term sustainability goals, reduce material waste, improve energy efficiency, and minimise environmental impact.
As a small, agile team, we’re able to offer highly competitive pricing while maintaining the same high standards of quality and expertise you’d expect from a larger firm. Get in touch for a free consultation.
We can provide regular performance assessments to ensure your building continues to operate efficiently, adapt to changing needs, and meet your sustainability targets.
At Dexmah, we work on a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects – from new builds to extensions, refurbishments, and structural assessments.