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, and for a collection of articles on Rights to Light see our blog.