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BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Reading: local case studies, Policy CC8 and H5 explained, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and Cranleigh, with local case studies and Waverley policy. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Slough, including as-built and appeal cases, with local case studies. Fixed fees, usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Milton Keynes, including tree-shaded sites, with local case studies and Plan:MK policy. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Liverpool, from city-centre prior approvals to suburban extensions. Fixed fees, usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire, with local case studies and Greater Cambridge policy. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Sutton: Wallington and Worcester Park case studies, Local Plan and SPD rules, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Waltham Forest: Leyton and Leytonstone case studies, Local Plan and SPD rules, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Westminster: Mayfair, Pimlico and Notting Hill case studies, City Plan rules, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Wandsworth: Putney, East Hill and Balham case studies, Local Plan and SPD rules, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Southwark: East Dulwich and Bermondsey case studies, Southwark Plan rules, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Redbridge: real Woodford Green case studies, Local Plan and SPD requirements, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Newham, with a verified North Woolwich roof-extension case study, Local Plan Policy SP8 and fixed fees. 4–5 days.

BRE daylight, sunlight and overshadowing reports in Merton, with Wimbledon, Colliers Wood and Raynes Park case studies, Policy D12.3 and fixed fees.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Kingston upon Thames: three verified local case studies, the 45-degree rule in practice and fixed fees. 4–5 days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Hounslow, with real Brentford case studies, the council's extension depth limits and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Hillingdon, with Uxbridge and Northwood case studies, Policy DMHB 11 and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Havering, with Hornchurch and Upminster case studies, Local Plan rules and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Harrow, with Pinner and Harrow on the Hill case studies, the 45 Degree Code and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Haringey, with Hornsey and Muswell Hill case studies, Policy DM1 explained and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Hammersmith and Fulham: Fulham and W12 case studies, Local Plan guidance and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Greenwich, with a Crooms Hill case study, Local Plan policy DH1 and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Enfield, with a real Edmonton case study, the DMD 45-degree rule explained and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Croydon: real Coulsdon and Purley case studies, Local Plan policy DM10.6 and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Bromley: a real Orpington case study, Bromley Local Plan requirements and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Brent: real Kilburn case studies, Local Plan policy DMP1, basement daylight, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Bexley: real Sidcup and Welling case studies, Local Plan policy DP11 and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Barnet, with three real local case studies, Barnet Local Plan requirements and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Barking and Dagenham: Ripple Road case study, Local Plan 2037 requirements, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Islington, with verified Highbury and Finsbury Park case studies, local policy and fixed fees. 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Camden: real West Hampstead and Kentish Town case studies, Policy A1 and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Richmond upon Thames: Twickenham and Teddington case studies, Local Plan rules, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight, sunlight and overshadowing reports in Lewisham, with verified Catford and Lee case studies, Local Plan requirements and fixed fees. 4–5 days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Lambeth, with a real Vauxhall resubmission case study, Local Plan and Design Guide SPD requirements and fixed fees.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Kensington and Chelsea, with verified Chelsea and Earl's Court case studies, RBKC policy and fixed fees.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Hackney, with Victoria Park and Clapton case studies, LP33 requirements and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Ealing: real Perivale and Ealing case studies, backland new-builds, policy and fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

BRE daylight and sunlight reports in Tower Hamlets: Hackney Road and Shadwell examples, Policy D.DH8 requirements, fixed fees. Usually 4–5 working days.

How BRE daylight & sunlight guidance treats trees and hedges — what's assessed, what isn't, and how planting affects your application.

Failed a daylight assessment? You can still get planning permission. Here's how the BRE guidance is applied as guidance, not a hard rule.

The most common reasons developments fail daylight & sunlight assessments — and practical design fixes to pass before you submit.

The 45-degree rule explained — how planners judge daylight impact on neighbours, and what it means for your extension or development.