Daylight/Sunlight Assessments

Vision:

Lambeth Council seeks a consultant or consultancy to assess the impact of proposed new development within Lambeth on surrounding properties in respect of the amount of daylight/sunlight they receive, and the daylight/sunlight performance within proposed new development themselves. Planning is a statutory function, and these assessments will support the planning service in upholding the relevant legislation in place.

Summary of Scope of Services: - To review daylight/sunlight assessments submitted in planning applications and pre-applications on behalf of the local planning authority (LPA) and to produce professional reports to advise the local planning authority on the acceptability of daylight/sunlight/solar glare impacts of proposed development within the borough and daylight/sunlight performance of proposed development themselves, including: o Assessment and professional recommendations against BRE guidance, national, regional and local policies and guidance and industry standards, and taking account of relevant planning decisions. o Preparation and submission of Environmental Impact Assessments / Environmental Statements. o To attend meetings where necessary. o Modelling of daylight/sunlight impacts from proposed development where necessary. o To attend planning committee and contribute to the officer presentation/committee report (including the production of visual aids such as window maps demonstrating impacts where necessary) and questioning from members where appropriate.

Detailed Requirements set out in Appendix F

They may also be required to provide subsequent advice should any changes be made to the scheme.

Please refer to Specification in Appendix F for further details about the requirements.

Additional information: Additional documents include:

Appendix B - Instructions for Quotation Appendix C - Procurement Timetable Appendix F - Specification