Replacing Windows In Listed Buildings - It Can Be Done!

Approved Aluminium Windows For Listed Properties.

windows replaced at grade 2 listed building in Halifax Yorkshire

IN THIS GUIDE:

1. What is a listed building?
2. Getting Consent
3. APPROVED ALUMINIUM REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR LISTED BUILDINGS

4. HOW DOES ALITHERM HERITAGE MIMIC BYGONE WINDOWS & DOORS FOUND IN LISTED BUILDINGS?

5. Featured Listed Building Projects
6. What to do now

grade 2 listed school house in Skipton with approved replacement windows

1. What is a Listed Building?

Listing means that a building is included on the National Heritage List as a property of 'special architectural or historic interest'.

It means that its special character must be maintained and owners have a responsibility and a duty to ensure its upkeep.

GRADE I

Buildings are of exceptional interest; only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I.

GRADE II*

Buildings are particularly important, being of more than special interest; 5.5% of listed buildings are Grade II*.

GRADE II

Buildings of special architectural or historic interest; 92% of listed buildings are Grade II.

In England there are approximately 376,000 listed buildings.

1. What is a Listed Building?

Listing means that a building is included on the National Heritage List as a property of 'special architectural or historic interest'.

It means that its special character must be maintained and owners have a responsibility and a duty to ensure its upkeep.

GRADE I

Buildings are of exceptional interest; only 2.5% of listed buildings are Grade I.

GRADE II*

Buildings are particularly important, being of more than special interest; 5.5% of listed buildings are Grade II*.

GRADE II

Buildings of special architectural or historic interest; 92% of listed buildings are Grade II.

In England there are approximately 376,000 listed buildings.

Also see our advice on replacement windows for conservation areas

Before and after windows replaced at Halifax listed farmhouse

NEW ALITHERM HERITAGE LISTED BUILDING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS REPLACE THE ROTTEN AND UNREPAIRABLE AT GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSE

2. Getting Consent

If you wish to replace windows in your listed building then it is dependent upon consent from your local council. It is up to the council to decide if the 'character of the building' will be affected.

If the windows in a listed building can be repaired then it is unlikely that consent will be given.

A technician is required to confirm that a window cannot be repaired. In some circumstances the window can be replaced if it is not the original window, or as part of a renovation project where some or all of the original windows have been destroyed.

2. Getting Consent

If the windows in a listed building can be repaired then it is unlikely that consent will be given.

New extension at Grade 2 listed 14th century House in keeping with the original

14TH CENTURY GRADE II LISTED KINGSLEY HOUSE
CONSENT GRANTED FOR NEW EXTENSION WITH
ALITHERM HERITAGE LISTED BUILDING REPLACEMENT DOORS
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A typical local council will grant consent if the works do not have:

any adverse effect upon the special architectural or historic interest of the building or its setting, are appropriate in terms of design, scale, detailing and materials and minimise the loss of the historic fabric of the building.

A grade II listed building is more likely to receive consent for window replacement than a grade I or grade II* listed building.

New extensions with glazing in keeping with the original style can receive consent.

A typical local council will grant consent if the works do not have:

A grade II listed building is more likely to receive consent for window replacement than a grade I or grade II* listed building.

New extensions with glazing in keeping with the original style can receive consent.

3. Approved Aluminium Replacement Windows For Listed Buildings

Historically, when local authorities have consented to replacement they have stipulated using traditional materials i.e. wood frames which allows for thin frames to support light, thin glazing. Modern glazing tends to be thick and heavy requiring thick frames to support it. However, recent developments in aluminium now mean that this is no longer the case.

Slim and ultra slim framed thermally efficient aluminium windows are now available. These can be made to match the windows of a bygone era found in many listed buildings.

Alitherm Heritage slim systems have already been approved for listed building projects by many councils including:

London Boroughs of Islington, Camden and Tower Hamlets, Watford Borough Council, Essex County Council and Leeds City Council as well as Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service.

3. Approved Aluminium Replacement Windows For Listed Buildings

Slim and ultra slim framed thermally efficient aluminium windows are now available. These can be made to match the windows of a bygone era found in many listed buildings.

Alitherm Heritage slim systems have already been approved for listed building projects by many councils including:

London Boroughs of Islington, Camden and Tower Hamlets, Watford Borough Council, Essex County Council and Leeds City Council as well as Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service.

SPECIAL OFFER: FREE SAMPLE TO ASSIST YOUR APPLICATION

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Use the sample in your application for consent

Your local planning officer can be convinced when they see exactly what you intend to use as replacement

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4. How does Alitherm Heritage mimic bygone windows & doors found in listed buildings?

Alitherm Heritage profiles have been developed to precisely match the slim profiles of traditional steel windows.
Window furniture is synonymous with Victorian and Art Deco styles including 'Monkey Tail' and 'Bulb' options.
Alchemy anodising offers eight colour matches, including shades of gold, bronze, silver, grey and black, and combines the unique style and aesthetics of traditional anodising

Document Downloads

File Type	Document Description	Download Document
	Alitherm Heritage Brochure Brochure	Download (11.3 MB)
	Alitherm Heritage Section identification Guide	Download (32 MB)
	Alitherm Heritage Product Data Sheet IMS123AH.201410	Download (508 KB)

Alitherm Heritage Windows have received consent and been used to replace windows in listed buildings.

Here are some examples of projects in Yorkshire and elsewhere showing that with the right window product:

Windows can be replaced.
Draughts and maintenance can be banished.
Traditional appearance with 21st century performance attained.

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Mr & Mrs Paxton - The Old School House, Grade II listed, Skipton.

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Replacing Windows In Conservation Area Properties

Read our guide to replacing windows in conservation area buildings

Read our guide to conservation area property window replacement

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6. What To Do Now - Talk To Us

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Typical help provided includes:

Choosing the right product
Getting the right made to measure size
Help with ordering
Information and advice on what your local planning officer requires

Download the Alitherm Heritage Documents above and request your free Alitherm Heritage sample which we will be glad to send you to support your application – just pick up the phone and ask.

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Replacing Windows In Listed Buildings - It Can Be Done!

Approved Aluminium Windows For Listed Properties.

IN THIS GUIDE:

1. What is a listed building? 2. Getting Consent 3. APPROVED ALUMINIUM REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR LISTED BUILDINGS 4. HOW DOES ALITHERM HERITAGE MIMIC BYGONE WINDOWS & DOORS FOUND IN LISTED BUILDINGS? 5. Featured Listed Building Projects 6. What to do now

1. What is a Listed Building?

GRADE I

GRADE II*

GRADE II

1. What is a Listed Building?

GRADE I

GRADE II*

GRADE II

NEW ALITHERM HERITAGE LISTED BUILDING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS REPLACE THE ROTTEN AND UNREPAIRABLE AT GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSE

2. Getting Consent

2. Getting Consent

14TH CENTURY GRADE II LISTED KINGSLEY HOUSECONSENT GRANTED FOR NEW EXTENSION WITHALITHERM HERITAGE LISTED BUILDING REPLACEMENT DOORSREAD MORE

3. Approved Aluminium Replacement Windows For Listed Buildings

3. Approved Aluminium Replacement Windows For Listed Buildings

*SPECIAL OFFER*: FREE SAMPLE TO ASSIST YOUR APPLICATION

STEEL LOOK ALITHERM HERITAGE DOORS AND WINDOWSREAD MORE

4. How does Alitherm Heritage mimic bygone windows & doors found in listed buildings?

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5. View some examples of our Listed Building projects:

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Replacing Windows In Conservation Area Properties

6. What To Do Now - Talk To Us

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1. What is a listed building?
2. Getting Consent
3. APPROVED ALUMINIUM REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR LISTED BUILDINGS

4. HOW DOES ALITHERM HERITAGE MIMIC BYGONE WINDOWS & DOORS FOUND IN LISTED BUILDINGS?

5. Featured Listed Building Projects
6. What to do now

14TH CENTURY GRADE II LISTED KINGSLEY HOUSE
CONSENT GRANTED FOR NEW EXTENSION WITH
ALITHERM HERITAGE LISTED BUILDING REPLACEMENT DOORS
READ MORE

SPECIAL OFFER: FREE SAMPLE TO ASSIST YOUR APPLICATION

STEEL LOOK ALITHERM HERITAGE DOORS AND WINDOWS
READ MORE

about the quality of finish
about you, your project and your property
about your 100% satisfaction