mrcheerful . wrote:
"legin" wrote in message
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Hi all, looking to put new windows in a new build that is in a recently
designated conser vation area. Local conservation officer has stated
that he is looking for timber windows. Given the sash style upvc ones
that are available can he insist on this as I am looking for low
maintenance. I doubt if anyone would be able to tell the difference
unless they got close up. Annoying factor is that only one of the
neighbouring six houses has the original timber windows. 4 are upvc and
one is aluminium.

do what he says or do it twice, and second-hand new windows are worth very
little!

See for example:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1887772,00.html
http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/news/s/106/106074_homeowner_warned_your_upvc_window_doesnt_su it.html

And if you're in a conservation area, it's an absolute certainty that
someone will dob you in to the council if you go ahead and fit them.

David