If you live in a listed building you will need planning permission and listed building consent to change your windows and doors. If you choose a FENSA registered company to install your new windows or doors then the installer must legally ensure that your new windows conform to building control regulations and certify them with your local authority’s building control office. This means that replacement windows or doors must comply with thermal performance and safety standards. It is worth noting that all replacement windows and doors are within the scope of building control regulations. In summary, you are free to change your windows and doors without any formal permissions. If you wanted to replace your windows with uPVC then Westminster may ask for a planning application to discourage the use of uPVC windows in period housing. Taking Westminster as an example, if you own a flat or office which is not in a conservation area and you want to replace your old single glazed timber sash windows with new ‘like for like in appearance and material’ timber sash windows then Westminster will not require a planning application. ![]() ![]() ![]() You do not normally need planning permission to change your windows and doors as this is considered ‘permitted development’ for houses.įlats and offices do not ‘technically’ benefit from permitted development for any changes however windows and doors are usually the exceptions, but this is at the discretion of your local planning authority.
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