What Is A Right To Light?

The right to light is a legal principle that means the owner of a property is entitled to receive natural light through openings (such as windows) in their property. Whether a right to light exists will depend on the circumstances.

The issue of right to light typically comes up where the owner of a neighbouring property carries out works, such as building an extension, that blocks some or all of the light that a property owner was receiving through an opening.

If you are a property owner and believe your right to light has been infringed or you a neighbour is claiming you have infringed their right to light, expert advice is essential. In this article, we cover some of the key points surrounding rights of light, but this is not intended as specific legal advice. Please speak to a member of our team if you need your right to light explained with specific advice for your circumstances.