Rights of light assessment

Our wide team rights of light surveyors, supported by a highly skilled CAD team, provide fast and precise assessments to help manage and mitigate rights of light risks. With extensive experience and industry knowledge, we ensure your project is in expert hands.

Our services include:

· Rights of Light Reports

· Measured Point Cloud Surveys

· Technical Rights to Light Analyses

· Negotiating Rights to Light Releases

· Dispute Resolution

· Light Obstruction Notices (LONs)

· Rights to Light Insurance

Rights to Light Insurance

Insurance policies are available to protect developers from rights of light claims. We work alongside FCA-regulated brokers who can source quotations on your behalf. Our comprehensive rights of light reports provide the critical data underwriters need to assess and offer terms.

Landmark cases, such as HKRUK II v Heaney (2010), have reinforced the legal system’s increasing willingness to grant injunctions rather than simply awarding compensation. This shift significantly raises the stakes for developers, as an injunction could halt a project entirely. With growing awareness of rights of light issues and the rise of claims-driven firms, developers face heightened risks.

The availability and terms of cover depend on whether claims have already been made against the site. The planning consultation process often acts as a trigger for claims, making early consideration of insurance a key strategic decision.

A typical rights to light insurance policy may cover:

· Legal costs associated with defending claims

· Compensation settlements for affected parties

· Abortive design and construction costs

· Loss in land value if an injunction forces the project to be halted or curtailed

We provide clear, strategic advice to help developers navigate rights of light risks with confidence.