Reports to support objections and appeals

All too often planning decisions are assessed on the subjective opinion of the case officer. Our reports,
using accepted standards, help to remove the ‘guesswork’ from planning decisions.

Using the guidance laid down in BRE 209, we are able to apply objective tests to determine the impact a
development will have on a nearby property. We add weight to a planning objection with a professional
report to the planning committee. If planning permission has already been granted, then there may still be
a case to have the development altered or to demand compensation if the legal right to light is infringed.

Where a planning application has been turned down by a local planning authority on the grounds of loss
of daylight or sunlight, we are able to undertake calculations to determine whether refusal was well
founded. If the design satisfies the BRE requirements, we can put together an appeal to have the
planning decision overturned. If the design fails the daylight or sunlight requirements, we can advise on
the minimum cut back needed to make the development acceptable. We will produce a report to back up
the revised planning proposal.