Retired Couple Awarded £500,000 Due to Lack of Natural Light in Flat
A retired couple living in Bankside Lofts won £500,000 in damages after a new office tower, Arbor Tower, reduced natural light in their sixth-floor flat. Despite the tower not being demolished, the High Court ruled in favor of the couple, highlighting the importance of the 'right to light' legal concept.
A retired couple, Stephen and Jennifer Powell, along with neighbor Kevin Cooper, won £500,000 and £350,000 in damages, respectively, from developers of the Arbor Tower in London. The tower reduced natural light into their flats, leading to a legal battle. The High Court ruled in favor of the residents, citing deprivation of light. Despite the compensation, the tower remains standing as demolition would be costly. The 'right to light' is a legal concept protecting uninterrupted light for over twenty years.
In a similar case, the UK Supreme Court ruled against a viewing platform at the Tate Modern for violating the privacy of neighboring flat owners. This highlights the importance of light rights in property disputes.
Bankside Yards, a £2 billion development, faced challenges from residents over the impact of the 17-storey Arbor Tower. The case sheds light on the legal complexities surrounding light rights in urban developments.
According to the source: Metro.co.uk.
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