Hello, I am in a Conservation area where Article 4 applies. The property is not listed.
I have applied for planning to replace the 80s-installed UPVC windows with accoya sash windows.
Planning have come back to me to say the submitted window section plan shows the glazing bars as being stuck on. This would not be allowed within the conservation and article 4 areas. As such, an amended plan will be required if the glazing bars are to be integral within the window.
I have spoken with my neighbour who replaced her windows in 2021 and she advised her glazing bars are “stuck on” and this did not raise any issue with planning - it was fully approved and the windows are now installed.
I want to push back on this request as it is going to mean the glazing bars are much thicker, and I will need double the glass so that will be thicker and heavier. This is going to drive the cost up and mean the windows will not look in keeping with the rest of my street.
I presume if I push ahead and tell them to provide their decision based on the existing plans it’s just going to get rejected. But I don’t agree with their request and will mean the whole project is unaffordable.