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Senior Design Analyst at Hollis since 2013. I am based in our Welwyn Garden City office with a particular focus on Rights of Light and Daylight / Sunlight. Hollis offers a comprehensive and bespoke range of services across the UK to both developers (to minimise risk and associated delay and cost escalation) and neighbouring owners. New developments have the potential to obstruct light to existing neighbouring buildings, but whether or not that leads to a Rights of Light (RoL) injury or the refusal of planning permission is a highly technical question.We have over 10 years’ experience in both RoL and Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing (DSO) assessment and this, coupled with using the latest specialist software programs, means that we can identify potential problems very quickly and propose solutions (such as design alterations) that eliminate planning risk and abate the potential for neighbourly disputes.Although an undeniably complex field, our graphical presentation and reporting formats – as well as our advice and solutions – are clear, unambiguous and practical. Our experience in negotiating with opposing parties is invaluable in situations where design modifications are unfeasible or a Rights of Light injury is unavoidable.We also offer a range of other services to assist developers and others in the design and planning stages of new projects such as: BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) Assessments; Code for Sustainable Homes Assessments; EIA (Environmental Impact Assessments) Analysis and ES (Environmental Statement) Chapters.Those requiring neighbourly matters advice may also be interested in our Party Walls and Neighbourly Matters service. Our specialist team can assist clients either planning to undertake development works or those occupying neighbouring property.

Listed skills include Autocad, Computer Aided Design, Construction, Construction Drawings, and 3 others.