building replacement windows?

[junglejim01]

I have a couple of windows with rotten frames and broken glass. I could just replace the glass but the rotten frame would cause problems. So, instead I'm making new frames and windows to fit. It would appear that I need planning permission for this. The question is can I get away with single glazing? Whatever I do will be considerably better than what is there now. I can't afford to double glaze so this seems to me the best course of action but am I going to get stung building control?
I appreciate any advice etc. Thanks

 

[kbdiy]

I'm no expert of regs but if you're replacing like-for-like and the property isn't of any historical importance then I can't see why it would be any issue. If you're changing the appearance significantly then you may need permission. A quick call to you local planning office should give you the answer.

 

[jeds]

You say you need planning permission and then refer to building control. These are separate things. Planning would not normally be interested in windows and doors unless you live in a sensitive area or the building is listed/historical. Either way replacement windows do need to comply with building regulations and single glazing is not acceptable unles the building is exempt for some reason - i.e. listed/historical. You can renovate the existing frames and replace single glazing but if you replace the frame then single glazing wouldn't comply.

 

[^woody^]

How can you not afford to double glaze? How much more is a sealed unit as opposed to a single pane?

Why don't you just not pay the fee and spend the money on glass?