Balancing Safety, Heritage, and Planning Success Every homeowner in a conservation area faces a pivotal responsibility: to preserve architectural heritage while ensuring the safety of those within. This tension rarely announces itself dramatically. It surfaces quietly—a routine survey, an evolving awareness of risk, a question that becomes impossible to set aside: If a fire broke … Continued
The Drawing Passed Review. The Officer Rejected It The site was ready. Scaffold erected, installer on standby, specification pack approved internally. The programme was moving forward—until the letter arrived: “Planning Refused – Incompatible Window Design.” In heritage development, this is not rare. But the impact is no less severe. A project derailed not by structural … Continued
Are Your Sash Windows Costing You More Than You Think? Sash windows are an enduring feature of Britain’s architectural identity, gracing Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, and Edwardian villas with elegance and proportion. Yet beneath their charm lies a common performance flaw: poor thermal insulation. For many homeowners, that beauty comes at a price. Studies show … Continued
