replacement windows in conservation area

[someonelse]

Do upvc replacement windows in a CA require Planning consent as well as building regs?

 

[JohnD]

I don't know this well, but for a comparable job the contractor asked me to get permission, or confirmation that it was not required.

I wrote in and got a letter saying it was not required (so no need for application and fee).

IIRC sometimes they will not approve different coloured or styled windows. You can have a look on the council website where planning applications, and responses, can be publicly viewed. You will get a feel for their approach. Sometimes you can just copy a previous one.

 

[Nakajo]

Most conservatiON areas are protected by article 4 directions, which impose further limitations on your pd rights, so it's really down to that. Hopefully, uPVC will be prohibited by that direction.

 

[Notch7]

Flush fitting upvc are more likely to be accepted if there are restrictions.

Stormproof upvc with their chunky sightlines look horrible in almost all period houses.

Its such a shame that so many streets with Victorian and Edwardian houses, that originally had sliding box sashes have been replaced with upvc.

Even worse is when you get the odd one that has diamond leads in it.

 

[someonelse]

Most conservatiON areas are protected by article 4 directions, which impose further limitations on your pd rights, so it's really down to that. Hopefully, uPVC will be prohibited by that direction.

Haha!
I agree with the sentiment though in this case I'm buying a house that already has them fitted, though with no sign of consent, so trying to assess my risk....

 

[Nakajo]

Any idea how long they've been there?

 

[someonelse]

There's a warranty & FENSA cert dated 2010.

 

[Nakajo]

Then you're good (unless it's a listed building).

 

[blup]

For flats but not dwellinghouses IIRC

Blup

 

[someonelse]

For flats but not dwellinghouses IIRC

Can you clarify or point to the regulation? (It's a house).