Roof Lanterns in St Austell (PL25)

Roof lanterns in St Austell

Buy roof lanterns for homes in St Austell and across Cornwall. Choose a standard size or have one made to your kerb, see a guide price straight away, then get a fixed written quote with delivery to your PL25 address.

Postcode districtPL25

AreaCornwall

Shortest-day daylight8h 01m

Midsummer noon sun63.1°

Daylight in St Austell

On the shortest day St Austell gets about 8h 01m of daylight, with the sun only 16.2° above the horizon at noon. Light from the sky overhead is the brightest available in winter, which is exactly what a roof lantern collects.

Delivery and fitting in St Austell

We confirm the delivery cost and date for PL25 on your quote. Lanterns arrive palletised, with the glass packed separately.

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

Delivery to PL25 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for St Austell

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for St Austell
Kerb size	Roof area	Guide price	Configure
1000 × 1500 mm	1.50 m²	£1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from	Configure
1000 × 2000 mm	2.00 m²	£1,495–£1,795£1,246 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

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 St Austell

In England, building regulations energy guidance sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new and replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured horizontally.

Planning-wise, a lantern on a new extension is judged as part of that extension, while one added to an existing roof can fall outside permitted development if it stands more than 150 mm proud.

Building regulations in St Austell 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 St Austell

Is it worth having solar-control glass in St Austell?

With the midsummer sun about 63.1° high at noon, roof glass in St Austell gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in St Austell?

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.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to St Austell?

Yes. Delivery to St Austell (PL25) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in St Austell?

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.