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Roof lanterns in Cambridge

Planning an extension in Cambridge? A roof lantern is one of the quickest ways to bring daylight into the middle of the room. Use the configurator for a guide price, then send your kerb size for a fixed quote and delivery date.

Postcode districtCB1

AreaCambridgeshire

Shortest-day daylight7h 42m

Midsummer noon sun61.2°

Daylight in Cambridge

At 52.2°N, Cambridge sees roughly 7h 42m of daylight in late December and 16h 46m in late June. A lantern faces the bright overhead sky all year, so it brings in useful light even on the short, grey days.

Delivery and fitting in Cambridge

Your quote includes delivery to Cambridge at a confirmed price, usually to the kerbside or driveway on pallets.

Need it fitted? Send your postcode and we will confirm whether we have fitting cover in Cambridge before quoting.

Delivery to CB1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Cambridge

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Cambridge
Kerb size	Roof area	Guide price	Configure
1200 × 1200 mm	1.44 m²	£1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from	Configure
1500 × 2000 mm	3.00 m²	£1,995–£2,295£1,662 ex VAT from	Configure
1500 × 2500 mm	3.75 m²	£2,295–£2,695£1,912 ex VAT from	Configure
2000 × 3000 mm	6.00 m²	£3,195–£3,695£2,662 ex VAT from	Configure

Guide prices include VAT at 20%, supply only, aluminium with self-cleaning double glazing in a stock colour. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing on your quote before you order.

Planning and building regulations for Cambridge

For homes in England, a new or replacement rooflight should achieve a U-value of 2.2 W/m²K or better in the horizontal position, under Approved Document L.

On a permitted development extension the lantern counts towards the extension's height; on an existing roof, a rooflight projecting more than 150 mm may need planning permission.

Building regulations in Cambridge are checked by your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. Replacing a rooflight in an existing home is building work. Installers registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify; otherwise building control must be involved.

Sources: Approved Document L, GOV.UK · Planning Portal

Roof lantern questions from Cambridge

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Cambridge?

Your local authority building control team or a registered building control approver. For a lantern in a new extension it forms part of the extension's approval; replacements in existing homes have their own rules.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Cambridge?

With the midsummer sun about 61.2° high at noon, roof glass in Cambridge gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Cambridge?

We can quote for fitting where we have cover. Send your postcode and photos of the roof and kerb, and we will confirm before quoting.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Cambridge?

Often not, but it depends on the roof, the property and whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Check with your district, borough or unitary council before ordering.