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Daylight and sunlight assessment in Northern Ireland

25 providers offering daylight and sunlight assessment in or across Northern Ireland, including national firms. The rules in Northern Ireland differ from England’s, so see the notes below.

25 daylight and sunlight consultantsNorthern Ireland
The rules in Northern Ireland

Planning is decided by your council. The Prescription Act 1832 extends to Northern Ireland, so a right to light can be acquired by 20 years’ enjoyment there too, but the law differs in detail from England’s, so take legal advice for your case.

25 daylight and sunlight consultants for Northern Ireland

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Daylight and sunlight assessment in Northern Ireland

This page lists daylight and sunlight consultants covering the 11 council areas of Northern Ireland, with cities such as Belfast, Derry, Lisburn and Newry. Each of the 11 councils makes most planning decisions for its area, under Northern Ireland’s own planning system.

We list 3 firms for daylight and sunlight assessment in Northern Ireland. All of them also cover other regions. Another 22 firms say they cover the whole UK.

Of the 3, 3 state an accreditation or membership. We have not verified any of them yet, so these are as each firm states. See how we check listings.

Nearby regions for daylight and sunlight assessment: Scotland. Other reports in Northern Ireland: topographical survey and heritage statement.

Getting signed off in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, your district council handles building control. New homes need a full plans application, and the council issues a completion certificate at the end. The technical rules are set out in Technical Booklets rather than Approved Documents.

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