Artificial Lighting, Daylight & Sunlight Assessment Services
At Wave Dynamics, we provide specialist artificial lighting and daylight & sunlight assessment services across Ireland and the UK. With offices in Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Belfast and London, and a strong presence in Galway, we support developers, planners and design teams in delivering compliant and well-designed developments.
Our consultants work across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, education and renewable energy projects, providing clear and robust environmental assessments that help manage lighting impacts, protect sensitive receptors and support successful planning outcomes.
From artificial lighting impacts to daylight, sunlight and overshadowing analysis, we deliver evidence-based reporting that supports planning applications, environmental assessments and sustainable design decisions.
Our Lighting, Daylight & Sunlight Services
We provide a full range of specialist assessment services, including:
- Light monitoring surveys
- Artificial lighting impact assessments (residential and ecological light spill)
- Lighting Environmental Statement (ES) chapters
- Daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assessments
- Right to light risk assessments
- Glint and glare assessments (solar and renewable energy projects)
- Workplace lighting and emergency lighting surveys
Supporting Planning and Environmental Assessment
Our lighting and daylight consultants support projects at all stages of the development process, including:
- Planning application submissions
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/EIAR) inputs
- Design-stage feasibility assessments
- Compliance with planning policy and guidance
- Environmental reporting and stakeholder engagement
We assess potential impacts on residential amenity, ecological receptors and surrounding environments, ensuring developments are designed responsibly and in line with best practice guidance.
Benefits of Our Lighting & Daylight Assessments
- Supports planning approval in Ireland and the UK
- Identifies potential lighting and daylight impacts early
- Protects residential and ecological amenity
- Supports compliance with planning policy and guidance
- Provides clear, defensible technical reporting
- Helps optimise design and reduce planning risk










Jon Maguire (BSc Hons MIOA) brings over 8 years of expertise in acoustic consultancy, specialising in environmental acoustics with a focus on 3D modelling, assessments, and detailed design for industrial, commercial, and energy projects. He has lead noise assessments for key clients while thriving in multidisciplinary environments. Jon’s diplomatic communication skills are ideal for stakeholder consultation.
Jack is a Field Engineer at Wave Dynamics, supporting the delivery of environmental monitoring and acoustic consultancy services through detailed on-site fieldwork. He has hands-on experience in noise monitoring, vibration monitoring, and dust monitoring across a variety of infrastructure, construction, and environmental projects. Jack is involved in the setup, operation, and maintenance of monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate data collection in line with relevant standards and project requirements. He works closely with consultants and project teams, providing reliable field support that underpins high-quality assessments and reporting.
Aidan is the Director for all U.K Operations and has worked in multiple industries including for clients in the UK and internationally operating in the residential, industry, healthcare, education, and construction sectors.














