Yesterday we looked at how tall buildings can have a devastating impact on the daylight received by neighbouring homes. Regardless of this, they are often still approved by planning authorities. Why do councils grant planning permission to these buildings that so clearly damage the homes of local residents, even when planning policies say that amenities like […]
Daylight Robbery – How London’s Skyscrapers are plunging the city into darkness
This is the first in a series of articles that look into the battle over daylight currently raging in London. Daylight is the source of all life on earth. It is fundamental to our quality of life. How we plan our buildings to ensure access to good levels of daylight is an extremely important but often […]
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