CPD Fact Sheet 4
How are Light Obstruction Notices used in rights of light matters?
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A practical guide to how Light Obstruction Notices are used to prevent neighbouring properties from acquiring rights of light and how they can interrupt the 20-year acquisition period.
- Understand what a Light Obstruction Notice does
- Learn how a drafting anomaly in the 1959 Act affects the timing of rights being acquired
- See when a notice can be used to interrupt the 20-year period
- Understand the practical implications of serving a notice
- Includes the relevant registration forms and guidance on their use
An overview of a procedural tool commonly used in rights of light matters


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Planning a development or extension

Assessing the impact on neighbouring properties

Architects, designers and planning consultants
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