Replacement Windows for Listed Buildings

We’re probably all familiar with the term ‘listed building’, but what actually is a listed building?

In brief, these are buildings of special architectural or historic interest with legal protection. The record of each listed building is hosted on the National Heritage List for England.

It’s often the case that much of their unique qualities and character derives from the historic style of their windows, hence the issues that arise over buying new windows for listed buildings.

As the defining feature and focal point of any building, the type of windows installed can either improve or completely ruin the way a building looks.

The problem is that if homeowners were allowed to simply install a random selection of inappropriate, out of character replacement windows in a listed building, it would erode the traditional features and visual aesthetics of the building.

For that reason, Article 4 directions were established by local planning authorities restricting the scope of permitted development rights.

The purpose of Article 4 directions is to control works that could threaten the character and architectural merit of an area or building of acknowledged importance.

Naturally this can affect you when installing windows in your home and means that new windows and doors may need planning permission.

For homeowners living in listed buildings, but wanting to replace their tired old wooden windows without compromising the authentic appearance of the originals, The Residence Collection have the perfect answer.

In designing replacement windows for use in listed buildings, the brief for The Residence Collection was to use the key principles, shapes and dimensions from Article 4 directions for windows, whilst integrating market leading technology into the design.

To that end, windows from The Residence Collection are crafted to replicate documented historical window designs from the 19th Century period, with modern features and benefits using virtually maintenance free materials.

The result is a suite of thermally and acoustically superior window and door systems featuring the latest security, maintenance and performance innovations, yet still appearing beautifully traditional, befitting of a building with listed status.

What’s more, by achieving U-values of 0.8 with triple glazing, PassivHaus Standard, and 1.2 with double glazing, The Residence Collection far surpass the British Building Regulation requirements.

With a range of authentic styles and configurations, The Residence Collection have been approved by planning authorities for use in both listed buildings and in many conservation areas across the UK, allowing you to recreate and preserve the traditional details of the windows and doors in your home.

Look out for the conservation icon when searching for your local installer.