Period & protected
Listed Buildings
For listed buildings, listed building consent is usually needed to alter or replace windows, and repair may be preferred. Start with the planning position, not the product.
Understanding the property
Listing protects the whole building, inside and out, including historic windows and glass.
Replacement is not automatically acceptable; rules vary by property and the work proposed.
Design priorities
- Consent first
- Speak to the local authority's conservation officer before choosing a product.
- Repair vs replace
- Repairing historic windows may be preferred.
- Specialist advice
- A heritage consultant or architect may be needed.
Windows & doors to consider
Starting points, not recommendations for every house of this type.
Colour & material
Usually determined through the consent process.
Planning & conservation
Requirements vary by property and local authority. We check before specifying.
Common mistakes
- Ordering before consent is granted
- Assuming a 'heritage' product means approval
Questions
Do I need consent to replace windows in a listed building?
Usually, yes — listed building consent is typically required, and carrying out work without it is an offence.
Can you guarantee a product will be approved?
No. Approval is a decision for the local authority. We can supply information to support an application.
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The property, where it is, what you’re planning and what you’d like it to look like. We’ll tell you honestly what we think suits it.