Friday, 7 September 2012

Changing Windows in a Conservation Area...

The definition of a conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or the appearance of which its desirable to preserve or enhance.

Conservation areas usually have a high volume of historic buildings many of which are listed.

To find out more information about conservation areas and to find out if your property is in a conservation area CLICK HERE to be taken to the English heritage site.

Conservation area consent is required for the total or substantial demolition of any building within a conservation area. This consent comes from your local authority or government. To find out more information about this area consent please CLICK HERE.

We have worked on a vast majority of homes in conservation areas and we will help you every step if the way and guide you through requesting planning permission and knowing your legal rights. We have many happy customers that have had installations done in these conservation areas. Please do not hesitate to pop into our showroom to see how we can help.

CLICK HERE for an article from the Guardian newspaper explaining some of the ins and outs of replacing sash windows in a conservation area.



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