Right to Light and London Bankside Judgement: A Landmark in Rights of Light Law.
The Bankside judgment (Cooper v Ludgate House Ltd and Powell v Ludgate House Ltd [2025] EWHC 1724 (Ch)) provides significant judicial guidance on Rights of Light law in the development context. From the reaffirmation of Waldram as the primary assessment method, to the treatment of light affected by s.203, and the calculation of negotiating damages, this case will inform how surveyors, lawyers, insurers, and developers assess and manage risk going forward. In this article, Continuum Specialty explores the key legal and practical implications arising from this important decision.
