Individual refuses approval for retroactive consent to install modern double-glazed windows in place of deteriorating original windows in a listed building
In a recent turn of events, Mr. Alastair Gourlay, a homeowner in Perth and Kinross, has submitted an appeal to the Scottish Government against the council's decision to reject his retrospective application for listed building consent. The dispute centres around the replacement of sash windows at the B-listed Duchlage Farmhouse.
Last year, Mr. Gourlay replaced the timber-framed, single-glazed sash windows due to rot. The only change made was the addition of plant on astragals to the new windows, a move aimed at making them thermally efficient and mimicking the look of older, traditional sash windows.
However, the council's rejection was based on the "loss of structural astragals" and the "non-structural astragal detailing being inappropriate to the listed building's window character". The council also stated that proposed repair works were not fully investigated where a repair 'potential' had been identified.
In the appeal, Mr. Gourlay argued that the difference between the new and old windows is negligible visually when inspected on site. He also claimed that the new windows match the style, material, and colour of the previous windows. Furthermore, he stated that the new windows do not alter the appearance of the house to a lay person from the restricted views of the house.
Mr. Gourlay and his wife have received compliments on the windows from people who have commented to them personally. He aims to preserve the character of the home with the new windows, which are up to current standards.
The retrospective application was rejected due to the new windows failing to match the joinery details of the historic windows. The appeal will be dealt with by the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA), and a planning reporter will decide the outcome of the appeal.
It is important to note that a permit was required for the replacement of windows in a B-listed building located in a preservation zone because such changes affect the building's protected character and are therefore subject to official approval to ensure preservation regulations are respected.
As the situation unfolds, Mr. Gourlay's appeal serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to listed building consent regulations even when making seemingly minor changes to historic properties.
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