OUR SERVICES
Rights of light can be one of the most difficult legal constraints for developers to overcome.
As value and demand for space increases in our cities, landowners progressively build taller and closer to common boundaries, giving rise to legal disputes over access to natural light.
Equinox are dedicated to maximising development potential, whilst balancing the interests of neighbouring owners. Having worked on some of the UK’s most enviable urban development projects, our extensive experience can meet the demands of all project sizes, in all UK locations.
Often working closely with the project design team, our expert CAD technicians use state-of-the-art analysis software to assess site viability with speed and precision.
We offer a range of solutions based on individual project requirements, ranging from high-level appraisals to precision modelling, impact quantification and provision of risk management advice.
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Pre-acquisition advice
Scheme cut-back modelling
Massing envelope studies
Rights of light valuations
Strategic reporting
Expert witness advice
Rights of light negotiations
Insurance procurement
Neighbour representation
Daylight & sunlight are material planning considerations guided by the BRE and British Standards.
With expanding populations and increasing density in our cities, safeguarding natural light in and around buildings is becoming increasingly important to local authorities.
At Equinox, our natural light competencies extend to the planning arena. With experience of working on a full spectrum of planning applications from rural extensions to urban skyscrapers, we have accumulated a vast understanding of the varying expectations of UK planning authorities.
Using specialist analysis software, our expert CAD technicians apply innovative techniques to maximise density and optimise natural light provision.
Our services can be tailored depending on project requirements and include a suite of planning and environmental assessments which can be applied at any project stage to demonstrate site potential.
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High-level site reviews
Scheme cut-back modelling
Massing envelope studies
BRE compliant assessments
Internal daylight optimisation
BRE compliant reporting
Professional representation
Peer assessment reviews
Local authority advice
BREEAM is the UK’s leading sustainability assessment method for buildings.
Within BREEAM, the Health and Wellbeing category ensures that developments deliver high-quality internal environments that support occupant comfort, productivity and long-term wellbeing. A key part of this is Hea 01 – Visual Comfort, which sets clear criteria for daylight, sunlight and the overall quality of natural light within new and existing buildings.
Equinox provide the full suite of daylight and sunlight assessments required to demonstrate compliance with Hea 01. We deliver clear, technically robust reporting aligned with the BREEAM technical guide, ensuring design teams receive practical guidance, early-stage input and the evidence needed to secure credits with confidence.
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HEA 01 VC assessments
Internal daylight optimisation
HEA 01 VC reporting
Peer assessment reviews
Want to learn more about natural light in the built environment?
Book a CPD session with us. We deliver engaging, practical presentations on natural light considerations, tailored to your team’s needs and available both virtually and in person. Simply leave us a message and we’ll be in touch to discuss your objectives and our availability.
