Rights of Light Surveyors London
Blue Sky Surveyors are specialist rights of light surveyors based in the City of London. Expert rights of light assessments, reports and advice are provided for developers, property owners, and legal teams across Greater London and the South East.
Rights of light is one of the most significant legal risks facing development projects in London. The capital’s dense urban environment, high land values, and concentration of older buildings mean that rights of light issues arise on a significant proportion of London development schemes.
Why Rights of Light Matters in London
London’s built environment is unique. Many of the city’s buildings are old enough to have established rights of light through long use, and the density of development means that new schemes frequently affect neighbouring properties with windows that have enjoyed unobstructed light for decades.
The value of development in London means that rights of light claims can give rise to very significant financial exposure. Settlements in London rights of light cases frequently run to hundreds of thousands of pounds – and in some cases, millions. Early engagement with a specialist is the most effective way to manage this risk.
London Rights of Light Services
Rights of Light Assessments - London
Comprehensive rights of light assessments are carried out for development projects across Greater London, from large mixed-use schemes in central London to residential developments in outer London boroughs.
Rights of Light for London Developers
Blue Sky Surveyors work with London developers at every stage of the development process, from pre-acquisition due diligence through to project completion — including pre-acquisition risk assessment, design stage advice, formal assessment, negotiation with affected neighbours, and rights of light insurance advice.
Rights of Light for London Neighbours
Where a neighbouring development in London is threatening a right to light, Blue Sky Surveyors can advise on the legal position and represent interests in negotiations with the developer. Find out more about our services for neighbours.
Daylight and Sunlight Assessments - London
In addition to rights of light, daylight and sunlight assessments are provided for planning applications across London. London’s planning authorities — including the Greater London Authority — take daylight and sunlight impacts seriously and a well-prepared assessment is essential for many London development schemes.
Areas Covered in London
Blue Sky Surveyors act on projects throughout Greater London, including the City of London, Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Islington, Camden, Hackney, Wandsworth, Hammersmith and Fulham, Richmond, and all other London boroughs.
Based in the City of London
Offices are located at 35-37 Ludgate Hill in the City of London, EC4M 7JN — in the heart of London’s legal and financial district, close to the Royal Courts of Justice and the major London law firms.