Are you looking to upgrade your sash and case windows but live in a conservation area in Fife?
A wide range of properties can be affected by conservation regulations – owners of properties in historic town centres, quaint rural cottages and homes in model housing estates can all find themselves restricted by conservation legislation.
If you are lucky enough to live in a conservation area, you should always consult your local authority before making external alterations – you may need permission.
Slimline Double Glazing: Conservation Properties
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Conservation Sash and Case Windows Fife
As many homeowners may know, properties that are in a conservation area will be subject to certain restrictions when it comes to carrying out work and renovation.
A conservation area is simply an area that is considered worthy of being preserved due to important architectural or historical interest.
Buildings that fall within the boundary of the area will be protected by law against any unauthorised work being carried out on them.
How do builders undertake the work?
In order to complete work, homeowners will need to apply for consent from their local authority who will assess the project, and the products being used within it, to ensure that they maintain the period aesthetic of the area.
Many homeowners are unaware of these restrictions and can fall foul of the system. Unauthorised work carried out on a building within a conservation area can result in an unlimited fine.
Thus finding products that have previously been approved for use in these areas can help you to stay on the right side of the law and avoid any costly legal challenges.
Conservation Sash and Case Windows Fife
Approval
- Full mechanical joints – traditional carpentry jointing
- 35mm slim meeting rail – true timber window proportions
- Run-through sash horn – continuous part of the sash
- Authentic woodgrain finish – looks and feels like timber
- Slim mullion combinations – narrow 85mm mullion post between coupled windows
- Bespoke traditional furniture
Contact Windsor Bespoke
If you live in a conservation area and looking for sash and case windows then contact us today.
The application process in Fife normally takes 6 – 8 weeks and although a positive outcome is not guaranteed, with our professional experience and advice it’s more likely to be successful. The cost for this is £350 plus VAT.
The various local authorities around Scotland have different interpretations of the guidance and some may also require you to have planning permission in addition to listed building consent. This is normally £202 and the timescales for processing this can vary from region to region.
For properties located in conservation areas the restrictions on alterations to your windows are not so strict. As a general rule, the main issue is that timber sash and case windows are retained. We will be happy to advise.
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