- rights
of lightsIn English law a right to light is an easement that provides a long standing owner of a building with windows a right to maintain the level of light they receive. A right to light is generally acquired through long enjoyment, although it can also be acquired through an agreement... - daylight
and sunlightMost Local Planning Authorities make reference within their UDP (Unitary Development Plan) to the Building Research Establishment (BRE) publication; "Site Layout Planning for Daylight and Sunlight. A Guide to Good Practice", which provides guidelines on the level of... - party
wall act 1996In England and Wales, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides legislation on the relationship between neighbouring owners within specified types of construction work on or in close proximity to the boundary between adjoining properties. Often this will involve a party wall...
