Member

Amendment 185A would allow for the installation of double glazing in conservation areas under nationally set permitted development rights. The householder permitted development rights already permit replacing windows with double-glazed windows in conservation areas, subject to a condition that the materials used must be of a similar appearance to those used in the existing dwelling house. However, where necessary, local planning authorities are able to remove specific nationally set permitted development rights within their area, as I said before, by making an Article 4 direction following consultation with the local community. Some areas have chosen to do so in respect of conservation areas. In such cases, a planning application would be required.