Can I install a Velux window on a listed building in Lichfield?

You can, but you almost always need Listed Building Consent first. Lichfield District Council's Conservation Officer will assess the application. For most listed properties, the council will require a Velux Conservation model (lower-profile glazing bar, dark cladding) and may restrict positioning to rear or hidden roof slopes only. We can supply a method statement, photographs and material specification to support your application.

Do you cover all Lichfield postcodes?

Yes — we work across WS13 (city centre, Cathedral Close, Stowe, Greenhill, Boley Park) and WS14 (Burntwood-side, Whittington, Streethay, Curborough), and the surrounding Lichfield district villages including Hammerwich, Chasetown, Shenstone, Wall, and Fradley.

Can you install Velux during a re-roof on a Lichfield property?

Yes — this is the cheapest moment to add Velux windows. If you're booking a re-roof on a Lichfield property and have been considering more natural light, we can fit any number of Velux windows during the re-roof for £600-£1,000 per window — far less than retrofitting later because no extra scaffolding is needed.

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Velux Roof Windows in Lichfield — Done Right

Lichfield’s property mix makes Velux installation more complicated than most Staffordshire towns. With 230+ listed buildings, seven separate conservation areas and Article 4 directions on some streets, what looks like a simple Velux job can need Listed Building Consent or Conservation Area Consent before any work starts. We handle Velux installation and replacement across WS13 and WS14 — including the consent paperwork your council needs to see — and we know which Velux Conservation models the Lichfield Conservation Officer typically approves.

Outside the conservation areas — Streethay, Boley Park, Hammerwich, Whittington, Fradley, Curborough, Fulfen, Darnford — Velux work is much more straightforward, mostly falling under permitted development. Either way we start with a free survey, confirm what consent (if any) is needed, and give you a written fixed-price quote before work begins.

Velux roof window installation in progress during a re-roof — BS 5534 graded battens, Juta Master Breather membrane and manufacturer flashing kit visible

During: fitted onto BS 5534 battens and Juta Master Breather membrane during a re-roof.

Completed Velux roof window replacement on an existing tiled roof — fully integrated flashing kit with surrounding plain clay tiles

After: completed Velux replacement on an existing tiled roof.

Velux in Lichfield’s Conservation Areas & Listed Property

Lichfield District Council currently designates seven separate conservation areas, each with its own appraisal and management plan. Velux work in any of these is normally subject to planning permission, and on listed property it’s also subject to Listed Building Consent. Most Lichfield Velux jobs that need consent fall into three categories:

Listed building with proposed Velux on rear or hidden slope — typically achievable if you use a Velux Conservation model with conservation flashing and the Velux isn’t visible from the public realm. Listed Building Consent required. We supply method statement to support your application.
Conservation area property, not individually listed, rear slope — usually allowed but planning permission may be needed if the property is subject to an Article 4 direction. Check with Lichfield District Council first.
Listed building or conservation area, front roof slope visible from street — much harder to get approved. The Conservation Officer will usually refuse front-slope Velux. Best to discuss alternatives (sun tunnel, rear-slope-only) at the survey.

For full detail on the Lichfield consent process, see our guide: Listed Building & Conservation Area Roofing in Lichfield.

Velux Work We Carry Out in Lichfield

New Velux installation

Fitting a brand-new Velux into an existing roof — typical for adding natural light to a loft conversion, attic bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Includes timber trimming, breather membrane modification, batten work, and the correct Velux flashing kit for your specific tile or slate profile.

Velux replacement (like-for-like)

Replacing an old, failed or damaged Velux with a new same-size unit in the same opening. One-day job, no internal plasterwork required. The most common reasons people replace: failed seals, perished sash gaskets, broken hinges or corroded cladding.

Velux Conservation model installations

For Lichfield listed and conservation-area property: Velux GGL CK04 Conservation models with central glazing bar and conservation flashing kit. These are what the Conservation Officer typically expects and we supply the method statement to support your Listed Building Consent.

Velux during a Lichfield re-roof

Adding or replacing Velux during a full re-roof is the cheapest moment. Tiles are off, scaffolding already up. £600-£1,000 per Velux during a re-roof versus £1,200-£2,200 to retrofit later.

Flashing kit replacement

For “leaking Velux” complaints in Lichfield property: 8 times out of 10 it’s not the window — it’s a wrong or worn-out flashing kit. We can replace just the kit with the correct Velux EDW/EDN/EDJ for £350-£600.

Sun tunnels (rigid & flexible)

For interior Lichfield spaces where a full Velux isn’t practical — landings, bathrooms, internal stairwells — Velux sun tunnels bring daylight from the roof through a reflective tube to a ceiling diffuser. Often the right answer in conservation areas where a visible Velux would be refused.

Indicative Cost Guide for Velux Work in Lichfield

Like-for-like Velux replacement, no scaffolding — typically £800 to £1,200. One-day job.
Like-for-like Velux replacement requiring scaffolding — typically £1,200 to £1,800.
New Velux installation into an existing roof — typically £1,400 to £2,200.
Velux during a full re-roof — typically £600 to £1,000 per Velux.
Flashing kit replacement only — typically £350 to £600.
Velux Conservation model with conservation flashing — adds £200 to £400 over the standard equivalent (typical for Lichfield listed/conservation property).
Velux INTEGRA electric or solar — the unit itself is £300-£600 more than manual.
Velux sun tunnel — typically £700 to £1,400.

For a detailed cost breakdown with all the variables: How Much Does a Velux Window Cost in 2026? A Staffordshire Price Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install a Velux on a listed building in Lichfield?

You can, but you almost always need Listed Building Consent first. Lichfield District Council’s Conservation Officer will assess the application — for most listed properties they will require a Velux Conservation model and may restrict positioning to rear or hidden roof slopes only. We supply method statement, photographs and material specification to support your application.

Can I install a Velux in a Lichfield conservation area?

Lichfield has seven conservation areas. For properties inside a conservation area but not individually listed, planning permission is usually needed if the Velux is visible from the public realm. Article 4 directions on some streets remove permitted development rights entirely. We always recommend a pre-application chat with the Conservation Officer.

How much does a Velux installation cost in Lichfield?

Typical Lichfield jobs: like-for-like replacement is £800-£1,200 without scaffolding or £1,200-£1,800 with scaffolding. New installs are £1,400-£2,200. Conservation-spec models add £200-£400. Written fixed-price quote after free survey.

Which Lichfield postcodes do you cover?

WS13 (Lichfield city centre, Cathedral Close, Stowe, Greenhill, Boley Park, Curborough) and WS14 (Burntwood side, Whittington, Streethay, Fradley) plus surrounding villages including Hammerwich, Chasetown, Shenstone, Wall, and Fradley.

Can you fit Velux during a re-roof in Lichfield?

Yes — and it’s the cheapest moment to add one. If you’re already booking a re-roof and considering more natural light, ask at the survey. Each Velux added during a re-roof is typically £600-£1,000, versus £1,200-£2,200 to retrofit later.

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Velux Roof Window Work Across Lichfield WS13 & WS14

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Also serving Burntwood, Streethay, Boley Park, Whittington, Hammerwich, Chasetown, Shenstone, Wall, Fradley and the wider Lichfield District.