legin wrote:
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.

Any views greately appreciated

Unless the situation has changed in the last 15 years, he can ask for
whatever he likes but you are under no obligation to do as he requests
unless your house is listed or within the curtilage of a listed
building or has some sort of condition imposed on it by previous
planning consents etc.

Merely being in a conservation area does not prevent upvc windows being
installed.

I went through this 15 years ago.

Cheers,

John