Roof Lanterns in Bournemouth (BH1)

Roof lanterns in Bournemouth

Buy roof lanterns for homes in Bournemouth and across Dorset. 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 BH1 address.

Postcode districtBH1

AreaDorset

Shortest-day daylight7h 57m

Midsummer noon sun62.7°

Daylight in Bournemouth

At 50.72°N, Bournemouth sees roughly 7h 57m of daylight in late December and 16h 30m 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 Bournemouth

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

If you would like us to fit it, we will check fitting cover for BH1 and quote a fixed price after seeing photos or surveying.

Delivery to BH1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Bournemouth

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Bournemouth
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 Bournemouth

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.

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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Bournemouth?

With the midsummer sun about 62.7° high at noon, roof glass in Bournemouth gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.

Can you fit a roof lantern in Bournemouth?

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 Bournemouth?

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.

Who checks building regulations for a lantern in Bournemouth?

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.