BRE 209

BRE guidance on site layout for daylight and sunlight.

Definition

BRE Report 209 (Site Layout Planning for Daylight and Sunlight) sets out targets for VSC, APSH, and probable sunlight hours used by most UK LPAs to assess daylight impact.

Related terms

VSC (Vertical Sky Component)

Percentage of skylight reaching a window from an obstructed sky.

Rights of Light

Legal right to receive natural light through defined apertures.

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