Planning Appeal Dismissed - what to do now????

saversfriend

jimbo_the_jetset wrote: »

I don't think you can argue that uPVC will be longer lasting. My wooden sash windows have been in since the house was built over 100 years ago. I doubt most uPVC would last 10-20!!

UPVC should last a minimum of 25 years. Wooden windows require regular maintenance such as painting. This is costly owing to having to erect scaffolding every 5 years.

DRP

jimbo_the_jetset wrote: »

I don't think you can argue that uPVC will be longer lasting. My wooden sash windows have been in since the house was built over 100 years ago. I doubt most uPVC would last 10-20!!

perhaps i should have clarified that i meant maintenance-free for longer...

i think things have changed in the last 50 years - people have less time to do work on their house and H&S and red-tape means it costs more to get professionals in... for that reason maintenance-free windows are beneficial imo.

saversfriend

DRP wrote: »

perhaps i should have clarified that i meant maintenance-free for longer...

i think things have changed in the last 50 years - people have less time to do work on their house and H&S and red-tape means it costs more to get professionals in... for that reason maintenance-free windows are beneficial imo.

Yes - when the building was built, I imaging men with very long ladders would have painted the windows (with good quality leaded paint of course). The height of the building would make this completely illegal today.

katejo

theragingbullock wrote: »

Yes - when the building was built, I imaging men with very long ladders would have painted the windows (with good quality leaded paint of course). The height of the building would make this completely illegal today.

When I had my wooden sashes replaced, my dad put his own tower scaffolding up for me and I painted the windows myself! It saved me a bit.

cattie

I feel for you. I've lived in 2 different conservation areas so know how annoying it can be when reasonable requests are turned down for what appears no good reason.

My previous house was in a conservation area & new residents were issued with a booklet outlining what type & style of replacement windows were to be chosen if installing double glazing. The booklet also illustrated the style of wooden doors that would be acceptable.

I'd noticed that a few of the neighbours along the street didn't have windows that conformed & they had horrible white uvpc doors that really spoilt the look of the period cottage houses, but when I had new windows installed I used a local independent company who were familiar with the conservation requirements & windows were fitted that matched the originals in style.

A couple of years later a house further down the road & actually owned by the local council had new windows & doors installed. Horrid modern looking frames & one of the nasty white doors.

There was much anger amongst the other owners in the Road at a residents meeting & pressure was then put on the council for blatantly flouting their own conservation laws. The residents association was fighting to get the council to change the windows & doors to those that were approved & closely imitated the original windows & doors the properties would have been built with. The council have ignored all pleas & this house that they own is now the one ugly duckling that sticks out a mile in the row of houses it sits in.

It makes me cross that they can come down so hard on owners who try their best to comply with the requirements of living in a conservation area, yet seem to feel that they themselves can do what they like & put in the nastiest & cheapest thing you can possibly buy. With the result that much of the charm of a property is completely taken away . How do they get away with it? :question:

leveller2911

I would also question the cost of the windows. A traditional Boxsash bay window 8 feet tall supplied and fitted shouldn't be anywhere near £8k....... I did one recently 8ft tall with a centre section 5ft wide and that was less than £5k fitted.

At £8k each I think soneone is having a laugh..


As you live in a Conservation area I don't think you will ever be allowed Upvc.