THE LIGHT ISSUE
In the current proposed development for the Goodsyard complex, nine large and tall towers will cast very large shadows north, where people live, including the Boundary Estate.
It means less sunlight for everyone. Not only at home or at work but in every aspect of our everyday life, going out for a coffee, going to the shops, going to visit a friend, there would be less light. We don’t want that and believe that together we can fight for our right to light.
The developers commissioned a light study showing how much light the properties stand to lose if the gigantic towers are built (note: the developers picked where to look in terms of measuring potential impact). Here’s a summary of it:
- Major adverse impact on sun light at public amenity spaces.
- Transient overshadowing - Major adverse significance in March and December, and minor in June.
- 56% of windows affected do not meet guidelines on acceptable visible sky. Of which 25% have a major adverse impact.
- 34% of rooms will be dimmer and will not meet guidelines on acceptable diffuse daylight. Of which 21% have a major adverse impact.
- 44% of windows will have less sunlight over the year. Of which 43% have a moderate or major adverse impact.