Greetings all.
I have a bit of a problem with my local council. I have a terraced house on 4 floors that I am converting into 2 flats. The local building inspector has demanded that I have to change all the 21 sash windows (original victorian in good condition) to new double glazed ones. Since the windows were in good conditions I did not allow for this massive extra cost. The reason for this, the inspector told me, is due to part L and the conservation of energy.
Is there any way out of this? If I live in a conservation area I am not allowed to change them and if I don't live in a consevation area I have to.
Doesn't make sense.
Any ideas?
I have a bit of a problem with my local council. I have a terraced house on 4 floors that I am converting into 2 flats. The local building inspector has demanded that I have to change all the 21 sash windows (original victorian in good condition) to new double glazed ones. Since the windows were in good conditions I did not allow for this massive extra cost. The reason for this, the inspector told me, is due to part L and the conservation of energy.
Is there any way out of this? If I live in a conservation area I am not allowed to change them and if I don't live in a consevation area I have to.
Doesn't make sense.
Any ideas?