Client Feedback on Clear and Balanced Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light Advice
Read client feedback on Century Associates’ approach to daylight, sunlight and rights of light consultancy for developers, consultants and adjoining owners.
Why Understanding the Project Comes First
Every property development is different. Discover how tailored daylight, sunlight and rights of light advice can provide proportionate, timely and practical support.
Why Natural Light Matters in Building Design
Discover why daylight and sunlight matter in building design, from wellbeing and comfort to sustainability, energy efficiency and planning.
Why Early Daylight, Sunlight & Rights of Light Advice Matters
Discover how early daylight, sunlight and rights of light advice can help identify risks, avoid costly redesigns and support better property development decisions.
What Does It Mean to Be a Chartered Surveyor?
Find out what being a Chartered Surveyor means, how RICS regulation benefits clients, and the professional standards expected of Chartered Surveyors.
Why Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light Matter for Your Development Project
Learn the difference between daylight, sunlight and rights of light, why they matter for planning and development, and how early specialist advice can reduce project risk.
Why Diversity Matters in Surveying and the Built Environment
As the surveying profession continues to evolve, diversity and inclusion are playing an increasingly important role in attracting talent, supporting career development and delivering better outcomes for clients and communities.
What the Changes In BREEAM V7 Mean for Building Design, Performance and Daylight
BREEAM v7 introduces a stronger focus on daylight performance, Climate-Based Daylight Modelling and occupant wellbeing. We explore what the changes mean for developers, architects and sustainability professionals.
Why Flexibility and Trust Lead to Better Outcomes for Our Clients
At Century Associates, flexibility and trust are central to how we work. Discover how our client-focused approach helps deliver responsive, efficient and high-quality consultancy services for development projects.
What the Draft National Planning Policy Framework Means for Daylight, Sunlight and Development
The Government's draft National Planning Policy Framework proposes major changes to planning policy, housing delivery and land use. We explore what these changes could mean for daylight and sunlight considerations in future development projects.
Our Feature in RICS Modus Discussing the Future of the Rights of Light Profession
Century Associates Director Emily Forth features in the latest RICS Modus magazine, discussing the importance of promoting the Rights of Light APC pathway and supporting the future growth of the profession.
We Believe Supporting Working Parents in Surveying Matters for the Future of the Profession
Century Associates explores why flexible working and support for working parents are vital to the future of the surveying profession, helping attract, retain and develop talented people across the industry.
Supporting Development Projects at Century Associates in 2026
Find out what goes on behind the scenes at Century Associates, from site visits and technical modelling to Rights of Light advice and development consultancy for clients across the UK.
Century Associates Director Emily Forth Appointed to RICS Governing Council
Century Associates is proud to announce that Director Emily Forth was appointed to the RICS Governing Council. The appointment recognises Emily's commitment to professional standards, industry leadership and improving access, diversity and inclusion within the surveying profession.
How Century Associates Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light Consultants Can Support Your Development Projects in 2026
Century Associates is a specialist firm of Chartered Surveyors providing expert Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light consultancy. From initial appraisals and development design support to detailed assessments and rights of light strategy, we help developers, architects and property owners manage risk and unlock development potential.
Let’s Get Chartered! 3rd Edition
Welcome to the third instalment of 'Let's Get Chartered!'. A series of tips and insights designed to help others specialising in Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light in their RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) journey, based on our lived experience of the APC process.
Bankside Yards Judgement Paves the Way
Cooper (Flat 705) and Powell (Flat 605), leasehold owners in Bankside Lofts on Hopton Street SE1 claimed that the Bankside Yards development opposite - specifically, the 19-storey Arbor building of that development - had unlawfully interfered with the rights to light that they enjoyed over the site.
Adjoining Owner Representation for Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light
When developments happen, the natural light to neighbouring properties is often affected. This is particularly the case in dense urban environments but can also be the case in more rural areas where new buildings are constructed in close proximity to land or buildings owned by others.
This article details our role as Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light surveyors acting for adjoining owners.
Firm Regulation and Professional Membership for Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light Surveying Professionals
Until the last five years, the absence of a suitable pathway to chartership for Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light surveying professionals has meant that the sector lacks Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regulation and has few practicing RICS members when compared to better-known areas of surveying. In this article, we discuss some of the merits to RICS regulation and membership, and what is being done to promote more of it across the sector.
Let’s Get Chartered! 2nd Edition
Welcome to the second instalment of 'Let's Get Chartered!'. A series of tips and insights designed to help others specialising in Daylight, Sunlight and Rights of Light in their RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) journey, based on our lived experience of the APC process.