Neighbourly Matters
Drivers Jonas Deloitte are leading experts in providing advice on neighbourly matters where developers propose a redevelopment or an alteration to an existing building which may affect adjoining owners' premises or rights. We act for either the developers or the adjoining owners.
Developer clients often require an initial view on daylighting / sunlighting / overshadowing, rights of light, party walls and other issues, such as crane and scaffolding oversailing, when considering purchasing a development opportunity or increasing the size of an existing property. We are able to offer advice to suit clients’ needs. Strategic advice at this early stage greatly assists clients, and project teams, to reduce potential risk involved with development especially in tight city centres.
Our expertise covers:
- Daylighting/sunlighting analyses for proposed new residential accommodation relating to the latest British Standard;
- Daylighting/sunlighting/overshadowing analyses relating to adjoining buildings under the BRE guidelines;
- Reports for planning submissions or chapter production for Environmental Impact Assessments;
- Expert witness reports for planning appeals;
- Rights of light advice;
- Party wall advice;
- Advice on crane oversailing and scaffolding licences etc.