This large-scale urban regeneration scheme is located along Leven Road, within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The project will retain the historic fabric at the site, in the form of the tram shed façade and existing Edwardian office building. It will consist of a new perimeter block and three cylindrical towers with views onto the River Lea. It will provide 530 residential units, workspace, retail, restaurants and new areas of public realm.
BLDA Consultancy worked closely with Leven Road LLP and CZWG Architects on minimising impacts on amenity levels within the existing buildings along Leven Road, which resulted in a tailored cutback to the permitter massing in order to reduce adverse effects to the primary living rooms within the neighbouring dwellings. At the same time, we provided inputs into the iterative design development process relating to the proposed units of the development itself, with an aim of ensuring that all the primary living areas enjoy ample levels of natural light. An Environmental Statement (ES) chapter and supporting reports were produced for the scheme, which resulted in planning permission from Tower Hamlets Council in July 2020.

Former Poplar Bus Depot, Leven Road

This development, located in the centre of Ipswich, entails rear and top-floor extensions and change of use to create a mixed-use development containing commercial ground floor and eight residential units above. Developed by Coolbergen Properties, the scheme was grated planning permission by Ipswich Council in July 2021. 
BLDA Consultancy carried out daylight and sunlight assessment of the impact on the neighbouring residential dwellings as well as future light levels withing the proposed residential flats. We provided specialist advice to the architect, Barefoot &amp; Gilles, on design mitigation pertaining to maximising light levels to the proposed flats while minimising overlooking and loss of privacy to the neighbouring habitable rooms. This was, for example, achieved, through the introduction of different types of glass and materials used.

8-10 Princess Street, Ipswich

Baltimore Wharf and is situated by Millwall Inner Dock, Docklands. Completed in 2010, this mixed-use development comprises 1,000 residential units spread over an area of 27,000 square metres. Developed by Ballymore, the scheme is now home to an established community of people who enjoy living in one of London’s premier waterfront developments.
BLDA Consultancy prepared an Environmental Statement (ES) chapter as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a complex planning application. The assessment tested daylight and sunlight effects of the scheme on the nearby residential properties, and it looked at light levels to the new residential dwellings within the proposed residential blocks. The planning application was successfully submitted to Tower Hamlets.

Baltimore Wharf, Docklands

Barrier Park is located in Silvertown, by the Thames Barrier, within the London Borough of Newham. Developed by Barratt London, it is a large mixed-use regeneration scheme comprising over 750 residential dwellings, community facilities and over 1,000 square metres of retail space.
BLDA Consultancy carried out a detailed analysis of the proposed apartments, assessing habitable rooms within each proposed building to determine their daylight and sunlight provision. We also undertook an overshadowing analysis for amenity areas. BLDA Consultancy’s delivery of a report subsequently led to a successful planning application.

Barrier Park East, Silvertown

Phoenix Heights is located in the heart of Docklands. This mixed-use development comprises 199 high-quality apartments, including 141 affordable homes, with communal gardens and integrated sustainable technology such as a Combined Heat and Power system and biodiverse roofs. Distinctive solar shading solutions also characterise the blocks. The scheme was designed by Brady Mallalieu Architects, and it was jointly developed by Ballymore and One Housing Group. It was completed in 2009. 
BLDA Consultancy undertook a daylight and sunlight assessment, considering light levels within the proposed scheme as well as the effects on the existing residential buildings. BLDA Consultancy also carried out an overshadowing study, simulating an anticipated impact on the surrounding amenity areas. BLDA Consultancy’s analysis and report played a significant role in the scheme gaining planning consent.

Phoenix Heights, Docklands

Brunswick House is a beautiful Grade-II listed Georgian House, located in the heart of Vauxhall. The wider Nine Elms area has recently witnessed an increased redevelopment activity, which has had its benefits but also associated adverse effects on the availability of light. The building has a rich history, and it is currently occupied by salvaged antique showroom space and a restaurant. 
BLDA Consultancy have been advising the owners/occupiers of the property in relation to the surrounding developments and potential rights of light matters. We have been also providing strategic daylight and sunlight assistance and liaised with external parties on client’s behalf.

Brunswick House, Vauxhall

This high-quality car park development, designed by BrightSpace Architects, is part of the wider regeneration strategy of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, aimed at releasing some lands to build needed housing whilst making a mor efficient use of the retained car park sites. The Campus West car park is being jointly developed by the Council with Bourne Group. 
BLDA Consultancy provided strategic assistance to the Council, which included carrying out necessary due diligence and advice on the development potential of other car park sites. We also carried out a daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assessment in relation to the Campus West development’s impact on the neighbouring residential dwellings.

Car Park Development, Welwyn Garden City

This planned redevelopment of a disused 1980s office building into a high-quality mixed-used development will positively contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Bromley Town Centre. Once completed, it will contain commercial space on two lowest floors and 64 residential units above. The client is Kitewood Estates Ltd.
BLDA Consultancy worked closely with the architect, DunnettCraven, from the outset of the project on maximising natural light levels across all residential units. This included testing an impact of louvres, introduced to some windows in order to minimise potential overlooking onto neighbouring houses. The planning application was submitted in 2020, with follow-up extensive consultation with Bromley Council undertaken throughout 2021. As a result, some scheme amendments were introduced and additional studies were undertaken, which included an assessment of daylight and sunlight effects on future redevelopment potential on neighbouring sites.

Conquest House, Bromley

The Deansgate Square development is a large-scale landmark scheme in Manchester, delivered as part of the Great Jackson Street Development Framework. Consisting of four towers, it comprises 1,508 apartments, including penthouses with spectacular views. The scheme also contains a wellness centre, high-end office space, restaurants and other facilities. Its tallest tower, standing at 67 storeys and 201 metres high, is the second highest residential tower in the UK.
BLDA Consultancy undertook extensive daylight, sunlight and rights of light assessments in order to direct the design team in terms of finding a balance between meeting the daylight and sunlight criteria while also resolving issues surrounding rights of light. Through careful design, and following BLDA Consultancy’s advice, the scheme secured planning permission from Manchester City Council.

Deansgate Square, Manchester

Linked with the Leamouth Peninsula North scheme, the Goodluck Hope development aims to contribute to the ongoing regeneration of the Docklands. Developed by Ballymore, the scheme comprises 804 new homes with direct views of the River Thames, 2,000 sqm of commercial space, education space, a brewery and a restored Grade II-listed Orchard Dry Dock.
BLDA Consultancy provided full daylight, sunlight and overshadowing advisory assistance, which included testing light levels within the scheme and the level of impact on the surrounding buildings. Subsequently, we successfully delivered a supporting planning report for the planning application submission.

Goodluck Hope, Leamouth Peninsula South

This new community centre is being currently developed by Lambeth Council. Designed by Rock Townsend, once completed, it will comprise a multi-purpose community facility as well as more specialist facilities for adults with learning difficulties. The Centre will also comprise short- and long-term care and accommodation units, as well as a café and commercial kitchen. A local corner shop will be also incorporated into the scheme.
BLDA Consultancy assisted Lambeth Council with regards to daylight and sunlight assessment for the planning application for this important community project. Subsequently, we carried out a rights of light assessment and provided strategic assistance. This included advising the client to serve Light Obstruction Notices (LONs) on a neighbouring building in order to legally prevent from the acquisition of rights to light.

Lambeth Resource Centre, Coburg Crescent

The Creek Road development is located in the centre of Greenwich and consists of residential and commercial uses. The scheme contains 83 modern apartments and mews houses, along with a gym and dental clinic on the ground floor. The Creek Road façade is articulated by its special brickwork treatment while the varied massing responds to the local context. The scheme was designed by BPTW and was completed in 2017. 
BLDA Consultancy provided expert advice on rights of light in relation to the neighbouring existing properties. BLDA Consultancy also assisted in the successful planning application for the development by providing design advice and report on daylight, sunlight and overshadowing in terms of impact on the existing residential properties and amenity spaces surrounding the development site, as well as light levels within the proposed scheme itself.

Creek Road, Greenwich Town Centre

The Mercian, once completed, will be Birmingham’s tallest residential tower. Developed by Moda Living, it will comprise 481 apartments for rent, spread over 42 storeys, together with commercial space on the ground floor, 310 co-working spaces, a 200-metre rooftop running track and various other communal amenity spaces. 
The scheme was approved by Birmingham City Council in 2017. BLDA Consultancy undertook a full daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assessment to accompany the application. Following the approval, we have been providing strategic assistance and representations on behalf of the client in relation to several neighbouring schemes being planned or currently implemented.

The Mercian, Birmingham

Hale Village is located in Tottenham Hale, within the London Borough of Haringey. Completed in 2016, it is an exemplary urban village, having gained multiple awards such as ‘The Most Innovative Affordable Housing Scheme 2014’ and it also received a BREEAM rating of ‘very good’. Developed by Lee Valley Estates, the scheme provides 1,226 residential dwellings with a large proportion of affordable units, 1,200 student accommodation units, commercial space, gym, GP surgery and several other community facilities and open spaces spread across the site. Hale Village is a truly sustainable development, containing green roofs, wildlife corridors and green spaces, while being powered by a biomass-fuelled energy centre. 
BLDA Consultancy successfully provided daylight, sunlight and overshadowing advice for the scheme, which addressed both an impact on the neighbouring receptors and light levels within the scheme itself. This ensured a smooth planning application process with Haringey Council.

Hale Village, Tottenham Hale

This unique island development at Leamouth Peninsula, with an area of circa 47,000 sq m comprises over 1,700 residential units, 20,000 sqm of office, retail and community space, new premises of the English National Ballet, new footbridge and landscaped areas with expansive views of the River Thames. 
BLDA Consultancy were involved in providing the client, Ballymore, and design team with comprehensive daylight and sunlight advisory services. An overshadowing analysis showing the effects of the scheme on surrounding buildings was also undertaken. We successfully delivered a supporting planning report which played a significant role in the scheme gaining planning consent.

London City Island, Leamouth Peninsula North

This large residentially led mixed-use development in Purley comprises a 17-storey tower and an eight-storey block, together containing 220 residential dwelling, retail space, a new church and community facilities. Having gone through an extensive consultation with the London Borough of Croydon and local residents, two call-in inquiries and a judicial review, the application was approved by the Secretary of state in July 2020.
BLDA Consultancy provided full daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assistance to the client, Thornsett. We assessed both the development’s impact on the neighbouring properties as well as future light levels within the proposed flats. We also carried out a comprehensive overshadowing analysis, particularly in relation to sitting-out areas along two main shopping streets in the vicinity of the site. BLDA Consultancy have been also providing strategic rights of light assistance.

Mosaic Place, Purley

The large residentially led mixed-use ‘waterside village’ development in Greenwich comprises 980 high-end apartments, retail, hospitality venues, commercial space, community and leisure facilities. Developed by Galliard Homes, all the units are served by generous balconies with spectacular views of the River Thames. The scheme was completed in 2014.
BLDA Consultancy undertook a full daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assessment, which involved preparing an Environmental Statement (ES) chapter and supporting reports. We also carried out a rights of light assessment and provided strategic assistance to the client. BLDA Consultancy’s delivery of specialist advice positively informed the design of the scheme, which subsequently led to the scheme gaining planning consent from Royal Greenwich Council.

New Capital Quay, Greenwich

The Providence Wharf development is located in Canary Wharf and has an area of 33,000 sq m. It comprises the 31-storey Ontario Tower, the Radisson Edwardian Hotel and the 43-storey Providence Tower. The scheme contains 1,535 apartments in total and it offers all its residents private balconies with views of the River Thames, as well as various community facilities and amenity space such as Riverside Park.
BLDA Consultancy provided comprehensive advice on daylight and sunlight matters, considering the effects of Ontario Tower and its impact upon the existing surrounding residential buildings, as well as assisting with the internal design of towers with respect to lighting levels, allowing full planning permission to be achieved.

Providence Wharf, Canary Wharf

We recently acted for owners/occupiers of historic cottages located within the Woodstock Conservation Area of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, against a development which was proposed for a rear garden of a Grade-II listed building located in their immediate vicinity.
Our work involved carrying out a comprehensive daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assessment on behalf of the objecting neighbours. Particularly, we thoroughly considered the overshadowing impact onto their private amenity areas and sunlight to all their windows all year-round. The report which we presented to the Planning Officers highlighted the need for a context-based interpretation of the effects of the development on those long-established properties. We also produced photomontages showing the impact of the scheme in the ‘real’ context. Following our work, West Oxfordshire Council voted to refuse the neighbouring planning application in September 2020.

Park Street, Oxfordshire

The development at the former Richmond Royal Hospital comprises restoration, extensions and some minor demolition works to the hospital buildings to create 71 private and affordable residential units, health space and other community facilities. The scheme received planning permission from Royal Richmond Council in July 2019 and the completion is schedule for the end of 2022. 
BLDA Consultancy provided comprehensive assistance to UKI Richmond Ltd. This comprised full daylight and sunlight assessment of the impact of the development on neighbouring buildings as well as future lights levels within the development itself. We also undertook a rights of light assessment and provided strategic assistance.

Former Richmond Royal Hospital, Richmond

The Snowhill development, located in Birmingham City Centre, was the largest office development outside of London at the time of its construction. Consisting of three phases and completed in 2018, it houses several large corporations, as well as the HS2 and West Midlands Police headquarters.
BLDA Consultancy undertook an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) addressing daylight, sunlight and overshadowing impacts. Our successfully delivery of the Environmental Statement (ES) led to a full planning consent being granted by Birmingham City Council. We also provided rights of light advisory assistance and carried out relevant technical studies.

Snowhill, Birmingham

This urban regeneration project, developed by Telford Homes and completed in 2011, was the first redevelopment forming part of the wider ‘Creekside Village’ masterplan. Designed by Squire &amp; Partners, it consists of three linear buildings fronting onto Creek Road and a fourth block located near the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music &amp; Dance. All four buildings have a unique façade, characterised by recessed balconies, sky gardens, series of glazed and opaque panels, as well as louvres and ventilation panels.
BLDA Consultancy worked closely with the design and development team to provide specialist daylight and sunlight advice relating to the impact of the development on the neighbouring properties while maximising light levels within the proposed flats. We have also provided full rights of light advisory services. Our comprehensive involvement led to the planning permission being granted by Lewisham Council.

Creekside Village West, Deptford Creek

Completed in 2011, Alberta House, also known as ‘Streamlight’, is located by Poplar Dock Marina within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Designed by BLDA Architects for Swan Housing Group, it consists of a 24-storey and two lower blocks, containing 133 mixed-tenure apartments in total. All the units meet the Eco-Homes rating of ‘Excellent’ and were built to the ‘Lifetime Homes’ standards. The scheme also comprises play areas, community facilities and retail space on the ground floor. 
BLDA Consultancy provided initially rights of light strategic assistance, followed by full planning assistance which involved a full daylight and sunlight assessment and report to accompany the planning application submission. The comprehensive involvement led to the consent being granted by Tower Hamlets Council.

Streamlight, Alberta House, Poplar

The Suggitt’s Lane footbridge development in Cleethorpes has aimed to enable the local residents to easily and safely access the sea promenade. Developed by MHB Consultants and Story Contracting for Network Rail, it has a stepped and ramped access on both sides, with lighting installation throughout and landscaping around the approach. The construction of the bridge has been recently completed, following the approval of North East Lincolnshire Council.
As part of an extensive public consultation, BLDA Consultancy carried out a full technical assessment of the effects of the footbridge on existing light levels within the neighbouring residential properties and communal amenity buildings, as well as overshadowing to the properties’ rear gardens.

Suggitt’s Lane Footbridge, Cleethorpes

This development is located on Sydenham Road, within Sydenham Town Centre of the London Borough of Lewisham. It comprises refurbishment of two terraced properties fronting the street and erection of a three-storey extension at the rear. The scheme will contain seven residential units in total, with retained commercial space on the ground floor. It was designed by V&amp;V Architects for a private client.
BLDA Consultancy assisted the client by carrying out a full daylight and sunlight assessment, as well as rights of light assessment and strategic assistance. Both aspects considered an emerging scheme on the neighbouring site, which has resulted in the introduction of additional mitigating measures. The planning application has been recently submitted to Lewisham Council.

150-152 Sydenham Road, Sydenham

Tregunter Road is located within the Boltons Conservation Area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is characterised by four-storey semi-detached residential villas. The road is lined with mature trees and is in close location to various amenities.
BLDA Consultancy acted for the owners of one property in relation to a planned extension to the adjacent property. Our work involved reviewing the neighbour’s daylight and sunlight report and advising our client on the level of impact they would experience once the development has been completed. That also included a review of ‘cumulative’ effects of surrounding trees and potential design mitigation measures our client could implement to reduce adverse impact.

Tregunter Road, Kensington

Phillimore Estate is one of the most exclusive residential areas in London. Situated within the Kensington Conservation Area of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, it comprises over 50 properties, primarily townhouses and Italianate-style villas with mews houses at the rear. 
BLDA Consultancy have worked for a number of private clients in relation to their planned refurbishments and extensions. We have provided both daylight and sunlight assessments as well as rights of light due diligence and strategic advisory services. Due to the historic context and location of a large number of mature trees and hedges, our work has involved supplementary studies with surrounding vegetation in place.

Phillimore Estate, Kensington

The development entails a full refurbishment and a two-storey rear extension to this detached Victorian villa, located within the Crouch End Conservation Area of the London Borough of Haringey. The proposals also include a small garden room and landscaping improvements. Designed by Stockwool Architects, the scheme comprises 26 refurbished residential units and five new units within the new extension. 
BLDA Consultancy undertook a qualitative daylight and sunlight assessment, as a response to the comments raised by Haringey Council during the pre-application process and relating to potential impact on neighbouring amenity levels. Apart from the impact on neighbours, we also considered future light levels within the new units. BLDA Consultancy’s delivery of a supporting comprehensive letter report subsequently led to a successful planning application.

9 Waverley Road, Crouch End

The development is located in Northfields, within the London Borough of Ealing. It comprises demolition of the existing disused warehouse and construction of a residential scheme containing five high-quality units. The scheme is a result of extensive consultation with Ealing Council. Designed by Jin + Associates, it blends well within the local context and has been particularly informed by the need to minimise adverse daylight and sunlight effects to the neighbouring terraced properties and its rear gardens.
BLDA Consultancy provided comprehensive daylight and sunlight advice, which included producing a massing envelope which is acceptable in the context of the industry guidance. The ‘health check’ exercise informed the final design, which led to a full assessment and report to accompany the planning application submission. We have been also providing stratrgic rights of light assistance to the client.

Derwent Yard, Northfields

We recently acted for a client who owns several high-end apartments at Sheldon Square, W2 6DQ, against redevelopment proposals for the Travis Perkins site along Grand Union Canal, W2 6NA.
Our work involved carrying out a comprehensive review of the proposed planning application drawings and critiquing the daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assessment in particular. The proposed scheme would have significantly reduced current daylight and sunlight levels to the dwellings, and we argued that it was unacceptable and should be significantly reduced in height. Together with opposition from other neighbours, we have succeeded, and the application was unanimously refused by Westminster City Council in March 2022.

Sheldon Square vs. Travis Perkins Redevelopment

Located along the riverfront in Greenwich, Enderby Wharf development comprises eight blocks containing circa 900 high-end residential apartments, communal amenities, landscaped areas and upgraded public realm along Thames Path. 
BLDA Consultancy’s involvement in the development was to provide design advice which considered potential impact of the scheme in relation to daylight, sunlight, overshadowing and light pollution. The basis of the assessment formed two integral Environmental Statement (ES) chapters for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), subsequently leading to a successful planning application.

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