ChrisB

Something in the back of my head says you have to check with the local council before changing your windows? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

albob

NO! Read somewhere that you have to having planning permission for replacement windows (double glazing), to make sure that energy saving glass is used - don't know full details tho'
Google !?

alan

ChrisB

I'm trying a few Google's but not hit pay dirt yet...

Hanslow

Errrr we didn't check

I thought this might be one of those things relating to new estates where you need to keep things in the same style as the rest of the street for the first 10 years or so or something crap like that

Hanslow

We don't live in Barnsley, but I found this whilst having a quick look for you http://www.barnsley.gov.uk/council/n...ewsline296.asp

Ours were fitted about 2 years ago I think.

Dazza012

u need patterend glass certain windows that overlook ur next door neibours, and its called Pilkinton "K" glass.
Bigger the gap between the panes better for noise reduction.
20mm is biggest / so it will be 28mm overall.
Make sure u get inside fix (beading is done from the inside as opposed to the outside.
the more u split ur window up the more it will cost u, also if u pick woodgrain or any other colour apart from white poss 20% surcharge, load a crap really but its just another way of making money.
Oh yes,
NEVER EVER SIGN ANYTHING IN UR HOUSE, AS THIS IS A CONTRACT WHICH IS LEGALLY BINDING.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED !!!!!!!!!!!!

RON

Chris,
you should be ok, unless you live in a conservation area, then you WILL need permission, if you're cocerned, just ring the planning office, they are approachable, well, sometimes!!

ChrisB

Cheers guys. I'll drop the Council an e-mail and see what they say.

boomer

From memory (and i can't find a pointer) you don't need planning permission, but you do need a certificate to say that the new windows conform to the new regulation (thankyou Mr B.Liar [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] )

If you replace without a certificate, then try to sell your house, it could cause muchos problemo!!!!

OK, i might be wrong-ish! Have a read of http://www.windowstoday.co.uk/building_regs.htm which seems to good a good summary

Bugga, must stop AltaVista-ing whilst i type - see http://www.pendle.gov.uk/building_co...t_windows.html

Looks like FENSA is the keyword to use in your favourite search engine

mb

boomer

That'll be FENSA, although it looks like fatty two-chins-jags-fingers in is charge of 'em

mb

CharlieWhiskey

Typical!

Yet another TORY policy

LG John

Saxo Boy = Planning Officer

Ring you local authority planning department. There are many circumstances in which you may need planning permission. I deal with replacement window applications every day so don't anyone think you don't need permission....CHECK.

Insulation standards, etc all relate to building control NOT development control (planning). Planning will be interested (if an application is required) in the appearance of the windows, if they will generate any new/harmful overlooking, etc. Even if you don't need permission get them to write you a letter to confirm that so that you won't have to do it when/if you come to sell the house......if I had a £1 for every letter of comfort I've had to write because a buying agent is being cautious

scoobyvirgin

Bit of a hi-jack, My next door neighbour has just fitted a clear glass window in his toilet. Is there anything to stop you doing this? Think the house was built in the 60's.

Just a bit wierd if you ask me!

LG John

Phone your local planning authority and see if they needed/got planning permission for it. If they didn't need it there is nothing you can do short of throwing bricks through it until they get the hint and use obscure glass

Chrisgr31

Yes these days you do need some form of permission before changing your windows, wheher its planning or Building Regs. The installer should tell you about the need for permission.

I findit quite incredible that when everyone in an area has brown wooden windows some plonker installs white PVC windows. Stands out a mile and I am sure devalues the house and its neighbours.

ChrisB

Cheers again everyone. Best to be sure. My wooden frames are white, so I want to stick with white UPVC else my house will look silly compared to the others in my row.