TN1 · Kent

Roof lanterns in Royal Tunbridge Wells

We supply roof lanterns to Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN1) and the rest of Kent: sized in millimetres to your upstand, priced up front and delivered on pallets. Fitting can be quoted separately if you need it.

Postcode districtTN1

AreaKent

Shortest-day daylight7h 53m

Midsummer noon sun62.3°

Configure and price Call 0800 088 6248

Price a lantern for Royal Tunbridge Wells

Postcode and kerb size first, then your details.

Daylight in Royal Tunbridge Wells

On the shortest day Royal Tunbridge Wells gets about 7h 53m of daylight, with the sun only 15.4° 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells

Your quote includes delivery to Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells before quoting.

Delivery to TN1 is standard mainland delivery, priced for your postcode and confirmed in writing before you order.

Guide prices for Royal Tunbridge Wells

Rectangular aluminium lanterns, supply only, including VAT:

Guide prices for Royal Tunbridge Wells
Kerb size	Roof area	Guide price	Configure
1200 × 1200 mm	1.44 m²	£1,295–£1,495£1,079 ex VAT from	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
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells

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.

Lanterns on permitted development extensions are part of the extension's height limits. Adding one to an existing roof is different: over 150 mm of projection can mean a planning application.

Building regulations in Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells

Do I need planning permission for a roof lantern in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?

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.

Do you deliver roof lanterns to Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Yes. Delivery to Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN1) is quoted for your exact postcode and confirmed in writing on your quote, together with the lead time.

Is it worth having solar-control glass in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

With the midsummer sun about 62.3° high at noon, roof glass in Royal Tunbridge Wells gets strong summer sun. Solar control is recommended for large or south-facing lanterns.