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DC Casebook: Listed Buildings - Double glazing excused by work quality

Listed buildings

Planning, 9 May 2008

In granting listed building consent for the retention of double-glazed window units at a grade II listed farm in Cheshire, an inspector has ruled that it is sometimes necessary to apply a degree of flexibility to ensure that buildings are retained in beneficial use.

In restoring the farmhouse, the appellants had complied in most respects with the council's requirements. However, the authority was not satisfied with the installation of softwood windows with double-glazed units...

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