Rights to Light
Anstey Horne has the most experienced team of specialist rights to light surveyors in the UK.
Working across the whole of the UK from our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Norwich & Plymouth we have been delivering solutions to schemes affected by a right to light, maximizing the development potential of a site whilst also respecting the amenity of neighbouring buildings
Rights to Light can be one of the key determinants of the development potential of a site, particularly in dense urban areas.
We work with investors, developers, owners and occupiers to assess schemes and provide clear strategic advice on potential issues, whilst also proactively managing any associated risk.
With our practical and creative approach, we look to take account of the commercial opportunities as well as the limitations.
Rights to Light for Developers
From site acquisition through to the resolution of rights by negotiation, we advise our clients on how to optimise the development potential of a site, whilst also mitigating the impact to affected neighbours.
Using the latest specialist software and 3D laser scan data, we create 3D models and undertake cutting edge analysis. We deliver solutions to affected schemes, maximizing the development potential of sites and providing certainty to enable development to progress.
Rights to Light for Adjoining Owners
We analyse proposed schemes and review the impacts on our client’s properties that adjoin proposed developments. We devise strategies for negotiating a settlement or scheme variation to settle any potential claim for loss of light for instance.
Management of Rights
We advise owners of property portfolios on the management of their assets. This includes the use of Light Obstruction Notices to prevent neighbouring properties from achieving prescription through long use, for instance.
Rights to Light Services
Initial Site Appraisal (Legal & Technical)
Strategic reporting
Transferred Rights to Light
Right to Light negotiation & settlement
Compensation Calculations & Budgets
Light Obstruction Notices (LONs)
Right to Light insurance
Scheme cutbacks or enhancements
Portfolio management
Laser Survey based full technical analysis
Maximum building envelopes
Expert Witness
Pre-Acquisition strategic advice
Local Surveyor Network
We provide advice on projects all around the UK. To contact a specialist surveyor near you, see details of our teams in :
For more information on how a right is acquired, measured and defended, please see our Fact Sheet.
For advice on rights to light direct from one of our surveyors, please call our Rights to Light Enquiry Line on 020 4534 3138.
If you’d like us to call you, please fill in our Contact Us form and we will call you back.
Rebecca Chapman
BSc (Hons) LLB
Senior Director
Rights to Light
London
Matthew Grant
BA (Hons) MScLL
Senior Director
Rights to Light
London
Stephen Mealings
BSc (Hons) MRICS
Senior Director
Rights to Light + PW
Birmingham
Matt Hensey
LLB (Hons)
Senior Associate Director
Rights to Light
London
Our Projects
Curzon Wharf
Birmingham B7
Service: Rights of Light
UCLH Proton Therapy Beam Unit
London NW1
Service: Rights of Light
Aberfeldy Estate
London E14
Service: Rights of Light
Centre House, White City
London W12
Service: Rights of Light