02/11/2026
🏡 “The windows are rotting. Surely we can just replace them?”
In a listed home, it isn’t quite that simple.
We recently visited this Norfolk property. While many historic windows can be carefully repaired and saved, our assessment is that these have deteriorated beyond repair.
A previous planning application was refused. We’ll now be preparing a fresh application with the homeowner.
What’s the difference between the permissions? 🔍
📋 Planning permission considers whether proposed changes are acceptable, including their effect on the building’s appearance and surroundings.
🏛️ Listed Building Consent considers the impact on the building’s special architectural or historic interest, including internal and external features.
You may need both. One does not replace the other.
🪵When replacement is justified, condition evidence, detailed drawings and a heritage statement help explain why. Timber, glazing, frame profiles and ironmongery all matter.
Our next step is to address the refusal reasons and develop a sympathetic proposal. Required approvals must be secured before work begins.
✨ Old home. Tired windows. Unsure where to start?
Speak to a Schnauber expert about your windows and doors. Get in touch and let’s explore the possibilities for your home.
📞 0800 061 4118
🌐 https://schnauber.co.uk/